Are there any problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz slk230?

Are there any problems with the 1999 Mercedes Benz slk230?

Probably because it’s so old, no one bothers to post complaints anymore. The 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 has the most overall complaints, & we also rate 1999 as the worst model year ranked on several factors such as repair cost & average mileage when problems occur. The most-reported problem is also with the 1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 for won’t start.

What’s the difference between a 1999 C230 Kompressor and a 1999 SLK?

And in the 1999 C230 Kompressor, Kompressor being German for supercharger, the difference is immediately apparent. But first, the numbers. Borrowed from the SLK roadster, the 2.3-liter supercharged, intercooled 4-banger makes the same 185 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque.

Where to find DTC code on Mercedes SLK 230?

The dreaded Check Engine light (arrow) stays illuminated when the car’s computer registers a diagnostic trouble code (DTC). Disconnecting the battery doesn’t erase the code. The scan tool’s cable (or a Bluetooth module on wireless systems) plugs into the OBD-II diagnostic port (yellow arrow).

Where is the fault code on a Mercedes SLK?

Disconnecting the battery doesn’t erase the code. The scan tool’s cable (or a Bluetooth module on wireless systems) plugs into the OBD-II diagnostic port (yellow arrow). On the R170 SLK, the port is located on the under-dash panel, behind the hood-release lever (blue arrow).

And in the 1999 C230 Kompressor, Kompressor being German for supercharger, the difference is immediately apparent. But first, the numbers. Borrowed from the SLK roadster, the 2.3-liter supercharged, intercooled 4-banger makes the same 185 horsepower and 200 pound-feet of torque.

Is the Mercedes Benz SLK 230 a sports car?

“I have just bought 1998 slk 230, it has only done…” I have just bought 1998 slk 230, it has only done 40,000 miles and looks like new, goes beautifully, but a bit wobbly if you hit a dip or bump on one side, unlike a true sports car. My only complaint/ query is that the sort of rubberised coating on the centre console is peeling off.

What kind of mileage does a 1999 C230 get?

EPA estimates are 21 city/29 highway, while we managed 24 miles per gallon in every-day driving. But while the drivetrain sees big changes for 1999, the C230’s double-wishbone front and 5-arm multi-link rear suspension remains the same.

What kind of suspension does a 1999 Chevy C230 have?

But while the drivetrain sees big changes for 1999, the C230’s double-wishbone front and 5-arm multi-link rear suspension remains the same. As do the 15-inch alloy wheels, shod with 205/60R-15 tires.