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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%)
Chart based on 46 repairs.
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK repair cost distribution
$2500+ (5%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (26%)
$100 - $499 (24%)
< $100 (29%)
Chart based on 38 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
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| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Great Britain Jun 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 201346200 mi£600 | Suspension, 420 GBP Garage advice is that this is - mainly due to state of the roads locally (and across the UK) - partly due to speed humps and the speed at which you drive over them - partly just wear and tear Amounts are in GBP windows on RHS slightly out of alignment - allowed ingress of water eg in heavy rain, 90 GBP alignment adjusted under 100 GBP Boot lid was not staying up properly one component replaced under 100GBP parts and labour all fine now | ||
| Mar 201559000 mi£290 | Worn blower motor for ventilation.replaced in 30-40 mins. All sorted. Cost is in gbp. | ||
| Oct 201665200 mi£960 | Intermittent ignition barrel. Various symptoms - intermittent failures in dashboard display, windows, wipers, etc. All due to one item. Part 400 labour and diagnosis 400 Plus VAT | ||
| Nov 201770000 mi£150 | one suspension strut (i think) | ||
| May 202283000 mi£250 | shock absorbers Also got garage to checkout a squeak - turned out to be harmless, brake disc small amount of rust, not worth fixing. All done whilst in for service and MOT. | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New South Wales, Australia May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201453380 miA $600 | Oil leaking from cam magnet seal. (Engine timing affected) | ||
| May 201755800 miA $1500 | Replaced engine mounts and transmission mount. Also changed brake fluid. AMAZING difference to ride and drive. Much smoother and predictable. Could have driven longer with it but really glad I had it done. | ||
| May 201858280 miA $450 | Idler pulley replaced. Slight noise (like a bird chirping ) . Could have waited. WHilst it was worn, it didn't fix the chirping noise, which is from a leaking gasket. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $6375 | car gear feels like it is in neutral when in gear. need to replace valve body and transmission b/c they found metal pieces in transmission pan. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Apr 201723000 mi | replaced ignition switch Vario roof front lock cylinder leaked hydraulic fluid onto passenger seat. Hydraulic pump failed and replaced after new cylinder replaced. | ||
| Jun 201724000 miUS $450 | Ignition switch would not keep coding. Programming would not stick. Car would not recognize key. Very intermittent problem. MB special order part twice. | ||
| Apr 201830000 mi | Replaced ignition switch 2nd time | ||
| Aug 201832000 mi | Replaced ignition switch for the 3rd and final time. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in South Australia, Australia Dec 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201365100 miA $16000 | Replaced fuel pump - under Alliance warranty no charge to me. | ||
| Dec 201366960 mi | Replace rear oil seal - Allianz warranty. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Connecticut, United States - Mar 2009 | |||
| Mar 20059741 mi | rain sensor wipers not function --- rain and light sensor replced | ||
| Nov 200716213 mi | driver side heating seat non-function -- seat heater replaced | ||
| Mar 200925175 mi | wind noise at driver side window --- replace window trim and perform bulletin pb 72.10/51a | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in California, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 201249300 mi | Speed sensor in the automatic transmission causing the car to drop into neutral with no control of the shift lever. | ||
| Jul 201352300 miUS $1900 | Defective speed sensor plate. | ||
| Jan 201451200 mi | Minor oil leak repaired. Second minor oil leak repaired. | ||
| Mar 201668000 miUS $700 | Needed 2 motor mounts and 1 transmission mount. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 201362600 miUS $1200 | belt drive | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in California, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jan 200830000 mi | fixed under warranty right rear taillight bulb | ||
| Oct 201369500 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. | ||
| Feb 201472000 miUS $700 | there was an oil leak from under the engine that was found during a regular scheduled service. The oil seals had to be changed. the left front blinker stops working even after the bulb was replaced several times during and after warranty. | ||
| Aug 201474000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201576000 miUS $300 | Instrument Cluster stopped working. Check Engine Light. Diagnosis said electronic key is faulty. Replaced key and erased code. | ||
| Feb 201781000 miUS $600 | thermostat was causing check engine light. had to be diagnosed, and replaced. | ||
| Mar 201884100 miUS $996 | electronic fuel system stopped working and the car stopped dead in traffic. Had to be towed to the repair shop where a new fuel system was installed. The cause was diagnosed to be a faulty exhaust manifold (had a leak). The leak was also repaired. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in South Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201241400 miUS $770 | Power steering leak. | ||
| Nov 201347000 miUS $2300 | Replace compressor. Navigation system DVD reader failed. | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Virginia, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201857000 miUS $100 | Replaced air quality sensor and fan motor regulator | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201746000 miUS $300 | Broken Sway Bar, Rear Right (Replaced) | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New York, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Aug 2012107600 miUS $500 | auto wiper not funcitnoing | ||
| Aug 2013110300 miUS $500 | CEL - Secondary air pump failure. Replaced relay, left & right valves. | ||
| Apr 2014112000 miUS $300 | P4010 - secondary air pump problem No parts replaced mechanic used software to "reset" | ||
| Apr 2016121000 mi | leaking front left strut | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 2016112000 miUS $1200 | Replaced front struts and aligned vehicle Slight oil leak at fitting to cooler | ||
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