SLK/R170: Looking at a 1999 SLK 230
11-30-2013, 04:32 PM
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Looking at a 1999 SLK 230
Hi guys, my friend is looking at this car. Its a 1999 with 56k on it. Looks like the interior needs a little touch up. They are asking $4,900. I was just in need of some advice. Is the car reliable? Any major issues with this model? Anything to look out for? Thanks guys
11-30-2013, 04:33 PM
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Also, AutoCheck came back clean.
Two owner car. The 1st owner brought it in 12/11/1998 and drove it for like 9,000 miles. 2nd owner picks it up in 02/07/2001 with 9,109 miles and had it since.
Your AutoCheck Vehicle History Report
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class SLK230
Year: 1999
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SLK Class SLK230
Style/Body: Roadster 2D
Class: Sport Car - Premium
Engine: 2.3L I4 EFI
Country of Assembly: Germany
Vehicle Age: 14 year(s)
Calculated Owners: 2
AccidentCheck
Reported accidents: 0
Title and ProblemCheck
Your vehicle checks out!
OdometerCheck
Your vehicle checks out!
Last Reported Odometer Reading: 52,967
00026 12/28/1998
8,878 11/14/2000
9,109 02/07/2001
21,223 12/26/2001
23,032 03/15/2003
24,563 04/03/2004
26,910 05/05/2005
36,321 05/25/2006
39,632 11/19/2007
42,184 12/10/2009
47,103 01/10/2011
50,481 04/11/2012
50,550 04/23/2012
52,967 04/12/2013
Two owner car. The 1st owner brought it in 12/11/1998 and drove it for like 9,000 miles. 2nd owner picks it up in 02/07/2001 with 9,109 miles and had it since.
Your AutoCheck Vehicle History Report
1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK Class SLK230
Year: 1999
Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SLK Class SLK230
Style/Body: Roadster 2D
Class: Sport Car - Premium
Engine: 2.3L I4 EFI
Country of Assembly: Germany
Vehicle Age: 14 year(s)
Calculated Owners: 2
AccidentCheck
Reported accidents: 0
Title and ProblemCheck
Your vehicle checks out!
OdometerCheck
Your vehicle checks out!
Last Reported Odometer Reading: 52,967
00026 12/28/1998
8,878 11/14/2000
9,109 02/07/2001
21,223 12/26/2001
23,032 03/15/2003
24,563 04/03/2004
26,910 05/05/2005
36,321 05/25/2006
39,632 11/19/2007
42,184 12/10/2009
47,103 01/10/2011
50,481 04/11/2012
50,550 04/23/2012
52,967 04/12/2013
12-04-2013, 09:11 AM
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2008 E320 Bluetec (until 11/14), 2001 SLK 320, 2004 Volvo V70, 1972 MGB, 2013 E350
Probably as reliable as any 14 year old car. 56k is very good, since most of the issues that you are going to have will not be mileage related but age related. It would appear that the 2nd owner kept it a long time, so it has not been too bad. Check the top cylinders to see if there are any leaks, check top hydraulic pump fluid level, if the top cylinders have not been replaced they are going to fail soon. This can be inexpensive (relatively) depending on whether you do it or have it done (an M-B would charge you about as much as you are paying for the car, so don't go there). Check to see that everything works (locks, top operation, etc.,etc.). Look for any signs of water leaks on sides of trunk(drains get blocked) look under carpet. Look for any paint/rust issues at front of A pillars, and rear of C pillars. Fixing up interior panels is no big deal, there a lot of advice on forums about repainting. Besides, the cars are so great that a little grief is worth it.
01-27-2014, 10:23 AM
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Blutec said it well, looks like a good deal with that mileage...i have a 99 with 126k miles...no major issues and a fun car for the money.. Interior issues are well documented...
