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Why do Cat D and Cat N suffer so badly when put-up for sale ?
Hi and good morning one and all.
Earlier this year and after searching for a very long time I finally took the plunge and purchased a Facelift 2004 registered R170 SLK 230 Automatic with a confirmed (History and MoT Certs) 59,900 miles example in Cubanite Metallic aka Pewter Silver Metallic.
The car was advertised as a Cat N having suffered light front bumper damage;no structural damage and no Airbags deployed but it and others that I have since flagged-up seem to be sticking around in the adds.
I bought mine on the basis of 'The Itch that you just have to scratch' and having experienced the shear joy of this little rocket has to offer I decided to look into the probability of an R171 and even an SLK 200.
All variants have the Rake & Reach adjustable steering column (Electric/Manual and some with Electrically adjustable seats,a must for a short **** of 4'10" tall in bare feet.
My car has had a transmission service plus an 'A' service along with a new Poly belt and a cabin/pollen filter and a few insignificant other spends;the latest to be carried out is the replacement of the Heater/Fan/AC/Re-circulation panel.
Having read the MoT Test corrosion failures on the R171's including a complete rear sub-frame replacement I am wandering whether I would be better keeping my 2004 R170 SLK 230 Automatic until it is a contender for the the 'Bean Can Factory' !!
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