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Hi People, I really need some help please, :o I have an early SLK R170, and have a starting issue, basically it won't start or even crank over. :confused: History: Drove the car out of our garage at home and parked on the drive for a couple of days, all was fine, (no issues before with...

Hi All , my slk r170 200 kompressor has spat the dummy out with the gearbox , i can get a box and torque converter from a 230 running car , is it the same box ? i have changed the conductor plate , plug , the oil and filter . I didnt want to just change the torque converter in case my box has...

I'm considering replacing the big end and main bearings on my SLK320. I'm well aware that it would be better to do a full engine out bottom end rebuild with reground crank, new oil pump etc but I'm on a budget and the rest of the car isn't that special to warrant the cost, it also has 135k...

Hi guys I'm posting this on behalf of a customer that has an SLK 320 on a 2000 plate. .He says that when he fires the car up it starts with no issues but throttle does nothing. He then turns the car off then on again and throttle is absolutely fine. He said it drives fine but is worried it...

Hi all I keep getting asked at car shows what bits are the same, I understand that W202 is a C class & W210 E class. I thought bits might be cheaper for less 'trendy' cars. :bannana:

hi all i'm after some advice please i'm thinking of buying for the wife a 2005 54 plate SLK 350. i have read about engine issues but was just after some more help, the car has 80k with full service history, is it likely that the issues on engines even before 468993 would have shown issues...

Hi guys (and ladies) I haven't been online for a while but thought I had to tell you about a recent experience I've had with my car. I needed a few jobs doing on my car R171 (SLK 280) and as in normal for me went to a specialist MB servicing garage, Star Auto Services, these guys are fairly...

not been on here for a while ok here we go my slk32 roof boot opens front pillars unlock but roof won't open taken it to ha/lock in Northampton star fish says nothing is wrong it's now been stripped of covers and there trying all the electrics pump works controller under bonnet works any...

Hi Guys Just got a 05 Slk 2 owners full Mercedes history from the same garage it has done 54,000 it is a automatic. Any members in Aberdeenshire know about them as was looking to get it looked at to see if its a sound car. Seems ok but would like to know Thanks Rob

Used 6 times,premium storm force slk cover,waterproof with fixing straps for windy conditions,cost £140,£70 delivered,thanks for looking,Steve.

Hi All, Over the years I have written some buyers guides for the popular magazines. I thought they may help here. I hope these is no issue with that. If there is anything wrong, please dont hesitate to correct me. The final printed versions were heavily scaled down by the magazines. These...

Hi All ,can anyone tell me if the wing from a 1999 SLK will fit a 2002 facelift ? obviously the repeater hole will have to be welded up , thanks in advance .:confused:

Hi all, we are looking at buying a used SLK. We have seen a 280 auto advertised which we are very interested in going and looking at. I have searched SLK buying advice on the forum search but just end up with a blank screen, hence this post. Please can anyone offer some idiot guide type...

Does anyone know if the likes of Gates do an idler pulley / tensioner kit for the 2.3 supercharged engine? I changed both belts as they were looking pretty cracked but I still have the squeaking noise, sounds bearing related to me.

Used a handful of times,wife bought it direct from mb Germany but is trading her r171 for a 172 so surplus as won't fit new car,complete with carry case and for storage,go for between £250-300 on ebay,£225 plus £15 pap or free to collect,pm or reply if interested,thanks.

Hi all,does anyone know if an r171 glass wind deflector will fit an r172 please?

This is the wife's car black leather interior . only 54000 miles. 4 new tyres on staggered rims 16", news spark plugs and serviced .everything works as it should, selling due to house move and needing a 4x4 for her safe travel to work. Offers around £2700.

I have a 2016 SLK, and would like to ift the grill from an SLC, the one with diamond shape insets in circular patterns. From the parts list, the bracket behind the grill is a slightly different shape, and the tabs appear to be in a different place. Has anyone here seen or done the conversion...

My wife has lost one of the keys from her SLK (don't ask) and whilst I could get a new one from MB, including programming, they are a cool £250 (ouch). I've Googled to see if there are any better priced alternatives and there appear to be a few companies, some of whom will even come to you...

Hi, Just about to upgrade my lads SLK55 comand, just audio 20 fitted and we have a mint ntg2.5 for it now and a harness set coming in the post. We have a auto dipping mirror with the mic fitted so hopefully the harness will be plug and play. Questions. To fit the Linguatronic stalk I...