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Expensive Mercedes-Benz SLK repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (13%)
Brakes and Traction Control (13%)
Suspension and Steering (4%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (17%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (8%)
Other (4%)
Chart based on 24 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz SLK repair cost distribution
$2500+ (22%)
$1000 - $2499 (78%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 18 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.
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 41000 mi US $1300 |
replace differential. bad bearing, made noise. warranty out on time. MB reduced cost by 1/2 due to low miles. |
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. |
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. |
| 53000 mi US $896 |
Rotors drums and pads replaced |
| 52000 mi US $1057 |
Rear brakes replaced |
| 62000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front and back brakes, pads, rotors Replaced convertible top switch |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK
Engine not specified
| 65000 mi US $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. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 65100 mi A $16000 |
Replaced fuel pump - under Alliance warranty no charge to me. |
| 41400 mi US $770 |
Power steering leak. |
| 47000 mi US $2300 |
Replace compressor. Navigation system DVD reader failed. |
| 52300 mi US $1900 |
Defective speed sensor plate. |
| 68000 mi US $700 |
Needed 2 motor mounts and 1 transmission mount. |
| 62600 mi US $1200 |
belt drive |
| 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. 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. |
| 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. |
| 43680 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. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| 119000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced front struts and aligned vehicle Slight oil leak at fitting to cooler |
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. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 133920 mi €2000 |
welding the exhaust pipe |
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
supercharged 190hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 118000 mi US $1950 |
replaced pump and cylinders for convertible top cost Aprx. $2,000.00 |
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 130200 mi C $1900 |
Multiple fault codes - due to corrosion of connected to ECU Seats not moving - fault not found Rotors and brake pads and rear calipers replaced |
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