What does SLK stand for with Mercedes?
sporty light short
First manufactured in 1996, the SLK acronym is derived from the words “sportlich leight kurz” which means “sporty light short”, which describes its body type pretty well.
What should I do about my Mercedes SLK320 V6?
Failure of right side pre-cats and cats of SLK320 V6 quite common and Mercedes quotes £1,400 to replace them. www.carparts-direct.co.uk does them much cheaper. Older SLKs may suffer intermittent failure of indicators. MB suggests changing the whole CCM at £603 +VAT and labour and next the steering wheel switch if the CCM was not at fault.
Is the Mercedes Benz R170 SLK a classic?
1-5-2017: Severe body rot reported in 30,000 mile 2004 Mercedes Benz R170 SLK 320. 22-5-2017: Standard problem of oil leak fron engine cam into wiring loom reported on R170 2003 Mercedes SLK 230 auto. Engine warming light on. Quoted £3,500 to repair by MB dealer.
When to write off a Mercedes Benz SLK?
LHD 2.0 litre manual ‘personal imports’ can be a better bet, down to £6k in spring 2007, under £5k by winter 2007. Make sure the roof opens and shuts properly. Failure of the roof and windows mechanism of an SLK more than 9 years old can effectively write the car off because it can cost more to repair than the car is worth.
Is the Mercedes Benz SLK a sports car?
Original official UK imports were automatic 2.3 ‘Kompressor’ only, so more a two-seat roadster than a ‘sports car’. Autobox changes gear on corners when you don’t want it to (manual obviously doesn’t). Some problems reported with the 5-speed autobox. Steering is old-fashioned recirculating ball.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes SLK320?
The chart shows the number of problems reported across all service years for each given model year of the Mercedes Benz SLK320. The 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320 cars have the most problems reported (42 problems). Table 1. Total number of problems by model year for Mercedes Benz SLK320
Is the Mercedes-Benz SLK a reliable car?
While I don’t question that Mercedes’ poor reliability reputation in general and the SLK’s in particular are well deserved, I am happy to report that after 6 months of ownership, I have had nary a problem with my 2005 SLK350.
How many miles does a Mercedes SLK have?
Both cars had approximately 22,000 miles when purchased and they were in (seemingly) very good condition. The TT was extremely unreliable and cost me both in time and money. I eventually sold it when it had around 31,000 miles. As for the SLK, it now has the same mileage (31k) and it has been 100% reliable.
Is the 2013 Mercedes Benz SLK a convertible?
Hmmmm… according to the Edmunds.com review, “The 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop roof …. Stand-alone options include parking sensors, a glass roof panel (also available with a dimming feature)…” Need help getting around? [email protected] – or send a private message by clicking on my name.