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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%)

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Mercedes-Benz SLK suspension repair cost distribution

$2500+ (0%)

$1000 - $2499 (9%)

$500 - $999 (36%)

$100 - $499 (27%)

< $100 (27%)

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Chart based on 11 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

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

41400 mi

US $770
Power steering leak. 

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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 
121000 mi leaking front left strut 
46000 mi

US $300
Broken Sway Bar, Rear Right (Replaced) 

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

46200 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 
70000 mi

£150
one suspension strut (i think) 
83000 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. 

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2003 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

supercharged 349hp 3.2L V6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

94000 mi

US $632
Replace bent left rear lower thrust arm 

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2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

supercharged 192hp 2.3L I4 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD

78000 mi

US $650
replace 2 ball joints 

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2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 2dr Hardtop conv.

215-horsepower 3.2L V6 6-speed manual RWD

86000 mi Replaced Steering Dampener. 
86157 mi Replaced Front and Rear struts, Center link with inner and outer tie rods and alined steering. 

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Mercedes-Benz SLK Suspension Problems

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