2024 Mercedes-Benz CLE CLE300h Premier Edition

The CLE300h is the plug-in-free hybrid take on Mercedes' new mid-size convertible, the cabriolet successor to both the C-Class and E-Class Cabriolet. This 2024 (74-plate) Premier Edition pairs a 2.0-litre petrol engine with electric assistance and 4MATIC all-wheel drive, for 277 bhp and 400 lb-ft, with a 155 mph top speed. It's finished in Obsidian Black, the only listed optional extra, and has covered 8,906 miles from new with a single owner.

Equipment is generous for the money. A head-up display, a parking package with 360-degree camera and blind spot assist cover the practical side, while the cabin gets a Burmester 3D surround sound system with sound personalisation, plus Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The mild-hybrid assistance helps refinement more than outright pace, and the car is more grand tourer than sports convertible in character.

With under 9,000 miles and one keeper, it's a lightly used example of a very recent model, offered at a notable discount to new. It's a comfortable open-top cruiser rather than a driver's car, so its appeal is as a quiet, well-equipped four-seater for fast continental runs.