2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2001

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK repairs by problem area

Engine (36%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (14%)

Brakes and Traction Control (14%)

Suspension and Steering (14%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (14%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (7%)

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (0%)

$100 - $499 (25%)

< $100 (58%)

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Chart based on 12 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

supercharged 190hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz SLK in Florida, United States
Jun 2016 - Jun 2018
Jul 2016

118000 mi

US $1950
replaced pump and cylinders for convertible top cost Aprx. $2,000.00 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD

Mercedes-Benz SLK in Colorado, United States
- Jul 2014
Apr 2011

86000 mi
Replaced Steering Dampener. 
May 2011

86221 mi
Replaced Front and Rear struts, Center link with inner and outer tie rods and alined steering. Replaced failed Crank Shaft position sensor. 
Sep 2011

87792 mi
Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor after OBDII code was set for fuel/Air flow mix error. Auto Dimming Rear view mirror leaked and was inoperable. Removed and replaced mirror. 
Jul 2014

94135 mi

US $220
Drained engine oil. Removed lower oil pan and replaced oil level sensor. Reinstalled oil pan. Mobil 1 oil and filter change was completed at this time 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz SLK in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2018 - Jun 2018
Jun 2018

130200 mi

C $1900
Multiple fault codes - due to corrosion of connected to ECU  Seats not moving - fault not found Rotors and brake pads and rear calipers replaced 
Mercedes-Benz SLK in Texas, United States
- Feb 2012
Oct 2010

65660 mi

US $475
Differential pinion seal replacement 
Feb 2012

84000 mi

US $147
I fixed the first few CEL's from this sensor by cleaning the sensor. When these cleanings were occurring every few days, I bought a sensor from Auto Zone and replaced it. 5000 mi later, no more CEL. 
Mercedes-Benz SLK in Arizona, United States
Jun 2018 - Jun 2022
Jun 2018

48000 mi

US $8
Worn front brake pads. Replaced with Brembo pads. 9 pin connector leak 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK Repair Histories

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