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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%)
Chart based on 103 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz SLK engine repair cost distribution
$2500+ (3%)
$1000 - $2499 (21%)
$500 - $999 (21%)
$100 - $499 (21%)
< $100 (33%)
Chart based on 33 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 17700 mi | replaced intake and exhaust camshaft adjusters |
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
415-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 45300 mi US $434 |
Replaced Oil Level sensor. |
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
355-horsepower 5.4L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 58000 mi US $1400 |
Engine gaskets replaced, brakes and oil changed too. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
355-horsepower 5.4L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 38000 mi US $620 |
Replaced the crank position sensor. |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 49500 mi £39 |
Replace pump/motor which richens the air/fuel mixture on cold start. Caused EML to be lit |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 46000 mi US $95 |
Replaced Smooth Guide Pulley for Serpentine Belt due to intermittent squeaking when cold. Part A2722021419. Required purchase of Serpentine belt tool and set of Torx bits (40 used on bolt) with cost included in repair |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53000 mi | Minor oil leak repaired. Second minor oil leak repaired. |
| 68000 mi US $700 |
Needed 2 motor mounts and 1 transmission mount. |
| 65100 mi A $16000 |
Replaced fuel pump - under Alliance warranty no charge to me. |
| 66960 mi | Replace rear oil seal - Allianz warranty. |
| 23000 mi | replaced ignition switch |
| 24000 mi US $450 |
Ignition switch would not keep coding. Programming would not stick. Car would not recognize key. Very intermittent problem. MB special order part twice. |
| 30000 mi | Replaced ignition switch 2nd time |
| 32000 mi | Replaced ignition switch for the 3rd and final time. |
| 72000 mi US $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. |
| 84100 mi US $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. |
| 44120 mi A $600 |
Oil leaking from cam magnet seal. (Engine timing affected) |
| 55800 mi A $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. |
| 58280 mi A $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. |
| 62600 mi US $1200 |
belt drive |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 119000 mi US $1200 |
Slight oil leak at fitting to cooler |
| 110300 mi US $500 |
CEL - Secondary air pump failure. Replaced relay, left & right valves. |
| 112000 mi US $300 |
P4010 - secondary air pump problem No parts replaced mechanic used software to "reset" |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
| 65200 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 |
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 178000 mi US $1021 |
Received P2023--004 Tech Code Report . Had to replace and clean out several items to remove exhaust engine deposits from air pump activation system, which comes on when the engine is cold and starts up. A relay assy. part #170-545-03-05 also had to be replaced by the Mercedes Dealer. Part cost $241and labor was $605. After that I was able to get my smog test completed. |
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 198000 mi US $150 |
Engine Mount |
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 61660 mi US $45 |
replaced failed crankshaft position sensor. P-00335 DTC. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 133920 mi €2000 |
welding the exhaust pipe |
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 86221 mi | Replaced failed Crank Shaft position sensor. |
| 87792 mi | Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor after OBDII code was set for fuel/Air flow mix error. |
| 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 |
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. |
| 130200 mi C $1900 |
Multiple fault codes - due to corrosion of connected to ECU |
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