2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK Mercedes-Benz SLK 2002

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK repairs by problem area

Engine (40%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)

Brakes and Traction Control (20%)

Suspension and Steering (20%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (20%)

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

Other (0%)

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (20%)

$500 - $999 (40%)

$100 - $499 (20%)

< $100 (20%)

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz SLK in Tennessee, United States
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
Mar 2018

48000 mi

US $150
Replaced 10 year old battery. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

Mercedes-Benz SLK in Virginia, United States
Jun 2017 - Feb 2022
Jan 2022

78000 mi

US $650
replace 2 ball joints 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

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

Mercedes-Benz SLK in France
Jun 2017 - Jun 2018
May 2018

133920 mi

€2000
welding the exhaust pipe 
Mercedes-Benz SLK in Quebec, Canada
Jun 2017 - Aug 2019
Jun 2018

114700 mi

C $600
ABS control unit and wiring fault 
Mercedes-Benz SLK in South Australia, Australia
- Jul 2013
Jul 2013

53320 mi
Had ignition but fuel pump was not running and car not cranking. Removed K40 module and re-soldered cracked joints on relay connections. 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK Repair Histories

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