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Mercedes-Benz SLK repairs by problem area
Engine (35%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (6%)
Brakes and Traction Control (8%)
Suspension and Steering (11%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (23%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (9%)
Other (6%)
Select a problem area
- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Brakes and Traction Control
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 103 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz SLK body repair cost distribution
$2500+ (22%)
$1000 - $2499 (0%)
$500 - $999 (11%)
$100 - $499 (22%)
< $100 (44%)
Chart based on 9 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
415-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38000 mi US $5000 |
Poly carbonate roof was cracked. Happens on a statistically significant number of these vehicles. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
355-horsepower 5.4L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38000 mi US $200 |
Cupholder was non-functional and was replaced by new OEM part |
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| US $48500 | Leaked water into the trunk @ 326 miles new. |
| 8000 mi | replace cup holders |
| 9300 mi | Window Seals leaking |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 23000 mi | Vario roof front lock cylinder leaked hydraulic fluid onto passenger seat. Hydraulic pump failed and replaced after new cylinder replaced. |
| 25175 mi | wind noise at driver side window --- replace window trim and perform bulletin pb 72.10/51a |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
| 46200 mi £600 |
windows on RHS slightly out of alignment - allowed ingress of water eg in heavy rain, 90 GBP alignment adjusted under 100 GBP |
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 62572 mi US $175 |
replaced failed auto dimming rear view mirror. Fluid leaking from mirror. |
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