pauly73
New Member
I am looking to buy an R170 SLK. It will be my daily driver, approx 15 miles per day 4 days a week. I have seen (advertised, not in the flesh yet) a 2001 230SLK Auto with 65K. It looks in pretty good condition cosmetically compared to others out there and has had only 2 adviseries in its MOT History. The mileage looks consistent with previous ownership too. Will hopefully view it ASAP.
I appreciate that as with any car of that age will come the running and maintenance costs but other than checking the body work for rust, roof operation, service history, transmission service and general condition checks what should i concentrate on? I'm not fully aware of the service intervals but have seen that Mercs arent the standard 12K or 12 months intervals. How many services would a car of this type and age be expected to have? 65K is about water pump time, not sure about the timing gear replacement?
Any advice greatfully recieved! Thanks
I appreciate that as with any car of that age will come the running and maintenance costs but other than checking the body work for rust, roof operation, service history, transmission service and general condition checks what should i concentrate on? I'm not fully aware of the service intervals but have seen that Mercs arent the standard 12K or 12 months intervals. How many services would a car of this type and age be expected to have? 65K is about water pump time, not sure about the timing gear replacement?
Any advice greatfully recieved! Thanks