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Mercedes-Benz CLE buying guide (Ireland, 2026)

What a used Mercedes-Benz CLE costs in Ireland, how it does at the NCT, what goes wrong and what it costs to fix. Based on 94 for sale right now.

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Typical asking price€69,850€57,950–€85,900 for most
For sale now9424% diesel
In short: the Mercedes-Benz CLE has no especially costly known faults and its most common engine usually lasts about 300k km.

Our take on the Mercedes-Benz CLE

Most for sale are hybrids (62%); diesels are 24%. The 2.0 hybrid is the most common engine (62% of those with a known engine), and it usually lasts around 300k km.

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Used Mercedes-Benz CLE prices by year

Typical asking price by registration year, and typical mileage. Private sellers usually take 5–10% less than asking; expect dealers to be a little dearer.

YearTypical priceTypical mileageFor sale
2026€76,9002k km47
2025€66,95017k km24
2024€57,95031k km23

Common Mercedes-Benz CLE problems

Known weak spots to check before you buy, with typical Irish garage costs if the problem is there.

Automatic gearbox health · €300–€2,500

Make sure the gear changes are smooth when warm, check for a gearbox warning light and ask if the gearbox oil was ever changed.

Engines and how long they last

EngineUsually lastsMotor tax / yearFor sale
2.0 Hybrid~300k km~€20048
2.0 Diesel~400k km~€20019
2.0 Petrol~300k km~€42011

2.0 Diesel: usual problem: injector seals and timing chain on 2.1 CDI.

"Usually lasts" is the mileage these engines commonly reach before major work; service history matters more than the number.

Parts and upgrades for the Mercedes-Benz CLE

Parts for the Mercedes-Benz CLE on eBay.ie

New and used parts from Irish and UK sellers. Check the part number or fit before you buy.

Brake pads (example photo)Brake padsCheck front or rear, and the disc size if there are twoSee on eBay.ie →Brake discs (example photo)Brake discsReplace in pairs, with new padsSee on eBay.ie →Oil filter (example photo)Oil filterChange it at every oil serviceSee on eBay.ie →Wiper blades (example photo)Wiper bladesSplit or smearing blades can fail the NCTSee on eBay.ie →Bulbs (example photo)BulbsA blown bulb is an easy NCT failSee on eBay.ie →Battery (example photo)BatteryCheck the size and terminal layoutSee on eBay.ie →OBD2 fault code reader (example photo)OBD2 fault code readerReads engine fault codes on your phoneSee on eBay.ie →

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Upgrades for the Mercedes-Benz CLE

Popular add-ons. The mats are made for this model; the rest fit most cars. More car accessories →

Floor mats (example photo)Floor matsMade to fit the Mercedes-Benz CLESee on eBay.ie →CarPlay screen (example photo)CarPlay screenAdds Apple CarPlay (and usually Android Auto) to a car without it: sits on the dashSee on eBay.ie →Wireless CarPlay adapter (example photo)Wireless CarPlay adapterFor cars that already have CarPlay with a cableSee on eBay.ie →Reversing camera (example photo)Reversing cameraMakes parking easier; some CarPlay screens come with oneSee on eBay.ie →Phone holder (example photo)Phone holderKeeps your phone off your lap for directionsSee on eBay.ie →Dash cam (example photo)Dash camFootage settles insurance arguments quicklySee on eBay.ie →

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Before you buy a used Mercedes-Benz CLE

Run a history check on the reg (write-off, finance owing, mileage), ask when the last service was done and for receipts, and start it from cold yourself. The used car checklist takes you through a viewing step by step.

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