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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 repair cost distribution
$2500+ (4%)
$1000 - $2499 (16%)
$500 - $999 (18%)
$100 - $499 (26%)
< $100 (37%)
Chart based on 90 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2016 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 241hp 2.0L I4 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in California, United States Nov 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Dec 201722000 mi | Tail lights control unit was broken. | ||
| Jan 201821000 mi | Rear lights control unit went off completely. Not a single light was able to go on. Dealer replaced the unit under warranty, but waiting for the part to be shipped from German took more than a week. | ||
2015 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 6-speed manual RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in South Carolina, United States - Sep 2017 | |||
| Sep 201720000 mi | The convertible top would occasionally "stick" when being raised. It was lubricated and a spring replaced. | ||
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Missouri, United States - Feb 2016 | |||
| Feb 201617700 mi | replaced intake and exhaust camshaft adjusters | ||
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
415-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New York, United States Dec 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202245300 miUS $434 | Replaced Oil Level sensor. | ||
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 201hp 1.8L I4 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Great Britain Jun 2021 - May 2023 | |||
| Jun 202235000 mi£100 | Sensor on brake vacuum servo replaced | ||
2012 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
415-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in South Carolina, United States Sep 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201738000 miUS $5000 | Poly carbonate roof was cracked. Happens on a statistically significant number of these vehicles. | ||
| May 201840000 mi | Steering wheel power tilt stopped working, seized. Used a sledgehammer on the column to unfreeze it. | ||
2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Great Britain Mar 2023 - Jan 2024 | |||
| Sep 202353000 mi£379 | door lock replaced | ||
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
355-horsepower 5.4L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Colorado, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201838000 miUS $200 | Cupholder was non-functional and was replaced by new OEM part | ||
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
300-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Missouri, United States Mar 2009 - Dec 2016 | |||
| Jul 20099000 mi | Replace Command Head unit under warranty. Screen quit working although audio still worked | ||
| Nov 201341000 miUS $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
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Virginia, United States - May 2015 | |||
| May 201558000 miUS $1400 | Engine gaskets replaced, brakes and oil changed too. | ||
2008 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Kentucky, United States - Feb 2011 | |||
| Feb 201124000 mi | Electrical, other than above, repair | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Kentucky, United States - Nov 2010 | |||
| Nov 201051000 miUS $146 | Replaced low beam bulb on passenger side. Replaced the trunk struts. | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
228-horsepower 3.0L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Illinois, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 201853000 miUS $896 | Rotors drums and pads replaced | ||
| Jan 202152000 miUS $1057 | Rear brakes replaced | ||
| May 202262000 miUS $1200 | Replaced front and back brakes, pads, rotors Replaced convertible top switch | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Delaware, United States - Mar 2012 | |||
| Mar 201239700 miUS $209 | Audio system unresponsive. Reset most network, remove cd changer. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Minnesota, United States - Apr 2008 | |||
| Apr 20088000 mi | replace cup holders | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Ontario, Canada - Aug 2008 | |||
| Aug 20089300 mi | Window Seals leaking | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in California, United States - Dec 2006 | |||
| Dec 2006US $48500 | Leaked water into the trunk @ 326 miles new. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
355-horsepower 5.4L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in California, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Sep 201338000 miUS $620 | Replaced the crank position sensor. | ||
| Jun 201742000 miUS $800 | Replaced front pads, rotors and brake lines. | ||
| Nov 202155000 miUS $300 | Recharge AC, test for leaks and deodorize system. | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Great Britain Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 202149500 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
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Tennessee, United States - Nov 2011 | |||
| Jul 201146000 miUS $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
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Great Britain Jun 2012 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Oct 201346200 mi£600 | Suspension, 420 GBP Garage advice is that this is - mainly due to state of the roads locally (and across the UK) - partly due to speed humps and the speed at which you drive over them - partly just wear and tear Amounts are in GBP windows on RHS slightly out of alignment - allowed ingress of water eg in heavy rain, 90 GBP alignment adjusted under 100 GBP Boot lid was not staying up properly one component replaced under 100GBP parts and labour all fine now | ||
| Mar 201559000 mi£290 | Worn blower motor for ventilation.replaced in 30-40 mins. All sorted. Cost is in gbp. | ||
| Oct 201665200 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 | ||
| Nov 201770000 mi£150 | one suspension strut (i think) | ||
| May 202283000 mi£250 | shock absorbers Also got garage to checkout a squeak - turned out to be harmless, brake disc small amount of rust, not worth fixing. All done whilst in for service and MOT. | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New South Wales, Australia May 2013 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jan 201453380 miA $600 | Oil leaking from cam magnet seal. (Engine timing affected) | ||
| May 201755800 miA $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. | ||
| May 201858280 miA $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. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Connecticut, United States - Mar 2009 | |||
| Mar 20059741 mi | rain sensor wipers not function --- rain and light sensor replced | ||
| Nov 200716213 mi | driver side heating seat non-function -- seat heater replaced | ||
| Mar 200925175 mi | wind noise at driver side window --- replace window trim and perform bulletin pb 72.10/51a | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in South Carolina, United States Jun 2012 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Nov 201241400 miUS $770 | Power steering leak. | ||
| Nov 201347000 miUS $2300 | Replace compressor. Navigation system DVD reader failed. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in California, United States Oct 2012 - Sep 2016 | |||
| Nov 201249300 mi | Speed sensor in the automatic transmission causing the car to drop into neutral with no control of the shift lever. | ||
| Jul 201352300 miUS $1900 | Defective speed sensor plate. | ||
| Jan 201451200 mi | Minor oil leak repaired. Second minor oil leak repaired. | ||
| Mar 201668000 miUS $700 | Needed 2 motor mounts and 1 transmission mount. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New York, United States Sep 2012 - Jun 2014 | |||
| Aug 201362600 miUS $1200 | belt drive | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in California, United States Dec 2008 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Jan 200830000 mi | fixed under warranty right rear taillight bulb | ||
| Oct 201369500 mi | the wiring harness inside the trunk had damage because of the trunk hinge (bad design). This prevented the trunk lock from opening and also shut down brake/reverse/rear fog lights from operating. | ||
| Feb 201472000 miUS $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. | ||
| Aug 201474000 miUS $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. | ||
| Mar 201576000 miUS $300 | Instrument Cluster stopped working. Check Engine Light. Diagnosis said electronic key is faulty. Replaced key and erased code. | ||
| Feb 201781000 miUS $600 | thermostat was causing check engine light. had to be diagnosed, and replaced. | ||
| Mar 201884100 miUS $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. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in South Australia, Australia Dec 2012 - Mar 2014 | |||
| Jun 201365100 miA $16000 | Replaced fuel pump - under Alliance warranty no charge to me. | ||
| Dec 201366960 mi | Replace rear oil seal - Allianz warranty. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Florida, United States Mar 2017 - Aug 2018 | |||
| Apr 201723000 mi | replaced ignition switch Vario roof front lock cylinder leaked hydraulic fluid onto passenger seat. Hydraulic pump failed and replaced after new cylinder replaced. | ||
| Jun 201724000 miUS $450 | Ignition switch would not keep coding. Programming would not stick. Car would not recognize key. Very intermittent problem. MB special order part twice. | ||
| Apr 201830000 mi | Replaced ignition switch 2nd time | ||
| Aug 201832000 mi | Replaced ignition switch for the 3rd and final time. | ||
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
268-horsepower 3.5L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New York, United States Aug 2012 - Sep 2017 | |||
| Apr 2016112000 miUS $1200 | Replaced front struts and aligned vehicle Slight oil leak at fitting to cooler | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New York, United States Jun 2012 - Apr 2016 | |||
| Aug 2012107600 miUS $500 | auto wiper not funcitnoing | ||
| Aug 2013110300 miUS $500 | CEL - Secondary air pump failure. Replaced relay, left & right valves. | ||
| Apr 2014112000 miUS $300 | P4010 - secondary air pump problem No parts replaced mechanic used software to "reset" | ||
| Apr 2016121000 mi | leaking front left strut | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in New York, United States Dec 2012 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Aug 201746000 miUS $300 | Broken Sway Bar, Rear Right (Replaced) | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Virginia, United States Mar 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201857000 miUS $100 | Replaced air quality sensor and fan motor regulator | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in California, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jan 2018178000 miUS $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 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Massachusetts, United States Oct 2020 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Mar 202194000 miUS $632 | Replace bent left rear lower thrust arm | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Oklahoma, United States Jun 2017 - Jan 2019 | |||
| Oct 2017191000 miUS $120 | Replaced the starter | ||
| Mar 2018198000 miUS $150 | Engine Mount | ||
| Jun 2018202000 miUS $300 | The vacuum pump for the Central locking and security system went out replaced with salvage part PSE Pump | ||
2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Michigan, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Apr 201654000 miUS $40 | trunk support struts failed - no longer could support trunk lid open. Replaced with OEM struts. | ||
| Oct 201858 mi | retired failed solder joints on power connector in K40 relay panel (known weakness) | ||
| Jun 202061660 miUS $45 | replaced failed crankshaft position sensor. P-00335 DTC. | ||
| Aug 202062572 miUS $175 | replaced failed auto dimming rear view mirror. Fluid leaking from mirror. | ||
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 201848000 miUS $150 | Replaced 10 year old battery. | ||
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 202278000 miUS $650 | replace 2 ball joints | ||
2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
215-horsepower 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in South Australia, Australia - Jul 2013 | |||
| Jul 201353320 mi | Had ignition but fuel pump was not running and car not cranking. Removed K40 module and re-soldered cracked joints on relay connections. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Pennsylvania, United States Dec 2014 - Jan 2015 | |||
| Jan 2015US $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. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in France Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 2018133920 mi€2000 | welding the exhaust pipe | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Quebec, Canada Jun 2017 - Aug 2019 | |||
| Jun 2018114700 miC $600 | ABS control unit and wiring fault | ||
2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.
supercharged 190hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Florida, United States Jun 2016 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jul 2016118000 miUS $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 6-speed manual RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Colorado, United States - Jul 2014 | |||
| Apr 201186000 mi | Replaced Steering Dampener. | ||
| May 201186221 mi | Replaced Front and Rear struts, Center link with inner and outer tie rods and alined steering. Replaced failed Crank Shaft position sensor. | ||
| Sep 201187792 mi | Replaced Mass Air Flow Sensor after OBDII code was set for fuel/Air flow mix error. Auto Dimming Rear view mirror leaked and was inoperable. Removed and replaced mirror. | ||
| Jul 201494135 miUS $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
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Ontario, Canada Jun 2018 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 2018130200 miC $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 | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Arizona, United States Jun 2018 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 201848000 miUS $8 | Worn front brake pads. Replaced with Brembo pads. 9 pin connector leak | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SLK in Texas, United States - Feb 2012 | |||
| Oct 201065660 miUS $475 | Differential pinion seal replacement | ||
| Feb 201284000 miUS $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. | ||
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