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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.
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Mercedes-Benz SLK other repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (17%)

$500 - $999 (17%)

$100 - $499 (17%)

< $100 (50%)

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Chart based on 6 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

40000 mi Steering wheel power tilt stopped working, seized. Used a sledgehammer on the column to unfreeze it. 

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2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

39700 mi

US $209
Audio system unresponsive. Reset most network, remove cd changer. 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD

9741 mi rain sensor wipers not function --- rain and light sensor replced 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

46200 mi

£600
Boot lid was not staying up properly one component replaced under 100GBP parts and labour all fine now 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD

54000 mi

US $40
trunk support struts failed - no longer could support trunk lid open. Replaced with OEM struts. 

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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 

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Mercedes-Benz SLK Other Problems

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