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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK repairs by problem area
Engine (41%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (7%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (15%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (26%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (7%)
Other (4%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 46 repairs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK electrical repair cost distribution
$2500+ (0%)
$1000 - $2499 (18%)
$500 - $999 (27%)
$100 - $499 (27%)
< $100 (27%)
Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 30000 mi | fixed under warranty right rear taillight bulb |
| 69500 mi | the wiring harness inside the trunk had damage because of the trunk hinge (bad design). This prevented the trunk lock from opening and also shut down brake/reverse/rear fog lights from operating. |
| 72000 mi US $700 |
the left front blinker stops working even after the bulb was replaced several times during and after warranty. |
| 74000 mi US $1200 |
AC was blowing hot air (not cooling). Service tech recharged AC and found it was still not cooling, replaced compression, coil, compressor grill and a bunch of other parts. |
| 76000 mi US $300 |
Instrument Cluster stopped working. Check Engine Light. Diagnosis said electronic key is faulty. Replaced key and erased code. |
| 81000 mi US $600 |
thermostat was causing check engine light. had to be diagnosed, and replaced. |
| 16213 mi | driver side heating seat non-function -- seat heater replaced |
| 47000 mi US $2300 |
Replace compressor. Navigation system DVD reader failed. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 57000 mi US $100 |
Replaced air quality sensor and fan motor regulator |
| 107600 mi US $500 |
auto wiper not funcitnoing |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
| 59000 mi £290 |
Worn blower motor for ventilation.replaced in 30-40 mins. All sorted. Cost is in gbp. |
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