I recently bought my wife a 1999 slk 230 k.
Slk roof problems uk.
The slk named for its design parameters of sportlich sporty leicht light and kurz short was introduced in 1996 as part of the regeneration of the small roadster category and in fact the mercedes benz brand itself.
Slick detailing some incredible technology low running costs and distinctive styling are all part of its appeal.
As is the way of things the electric roof has been used quite a bit with no problems until last week when it stuck luckily in the roof up position.
This vehicle had been previously water tested and you can see from this where the water enters the cabriolet s cabin area and the areas on the seat that can be effected by this ingress once the vehicle is driven.
If the problem is corrected in time it may not affect the overall reliability of your mercedes benz slk.
While commonplace today the slk s vario roof was a showstopper.
For recalls and faults found in the uk scroll down.
What are the most common problems with a used mercedes slk sports.
The vario roof can no longer be closed electrically on mercedes benz slk.
In the following overview you will find the most common problems for the mercedes benz slk for which mercedes benz has announced a recall through the eu rapex system.
However the fault.
Does this post 2011 era model make sense as a used buy.
First thing i checked was the fluid level which turned out to.
Is the vario roof on your slk stuck or malfunctioning.
The boot seals are prone to failure which can result in the spare wheel well filling up with water and the carpets in the boot.
Excellent condition with 90 k on it.