![]() I've replaced one plastic shift bushing and think the second one is now due, the parts cost is about $1.00. The electrical connector on the transmissions leak fluid about every 5 year/50K miles. and I'm a Euro car tech so fixed it myself. I did encounter a noisy camshaft variable timing unit which was the most expensive part I've replaced, part cost was close to $400. one could simply buy a new one, for under $100 and replace it quite easily. MAF sensor right around 70K miles, K40 Relay failed at 78K and I found and re-soldered the melted connection and it has been good ever since. I have had what seems to be pattern failures on the vehicle. I now have over 110K on it and it has been a very good car. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions - I'll try to make myself available throughout the day to ensure I can respond to everyone.It is the base model and my favorite commuting car. The tiny I6 engine should have no issues passing California smog, in my opinion, but it would of course be wise to check for yourself if you live in CA. The car is registered, insured and on the road without any smog/emissions problems. Talk to any manual R170 owner (or just visit the SLK forums) and you’ll soon discover that clutch replacement intervals on these SLK230s is well over 100k miles… so there's more than enough life left in this one at only 62k miles. The clutch on this example is excellent and shifts into gear smoothly and confidently. The top functions perfectly, the windows work smoothly, and all other accessories function as originally intended. ![]() The heater works perfectly and blows hot. The A/C works wonderfully and blows cold. These I-6 engines are incredibly reliable and are known to go forever with minimal repair/maintenance. To be sure of this, I had my mechanic go over the car thoroughly when we corrected the misfire and he did not find any necessary repairs or outstanding service items needed. Accordingly, this SLK drives/performs perfectly and has no discernible needs, no leaks, no fault codes, no check engine or other lights and no other outstanding/evident issues whatsoever. The car has been serviced thoroughly and the misfire that was noted in the service records is completely cured following the replacement of the MAF sensor and the coil pack/plugs. ![]() I’ve received a lot of direct messages from bidders asking specific questions about the car so I thought it would help to share some of that info with the rest of the group before the end of the auction: Good morning everyone and welcome to the final day of the auction! This manual Yellowstone SLK is now offered by the seller with the original window sticker, stamped service book, factory books and literature, radio code cards, two keys, original tool roll, jack, spare tire, first aid kit, digital “Star” service manual, and a clean Carfax report. The odometer presents only 62k original miles. Recent work includes a new battery, new trunk actuators, K40 relay, new coil packs plugs and wires, and new mass airflow sensor. Features include AMG styling with sculpted bumpers and side skirts along with a Lorinser rear decklid spoiler, power-folding hardtop, heated seats, automatic climate control, CD changer and rear wind deflector. ![]() Finished in Yellowstone (685U) over Black leather (221), this R170 SLK is powered by a 2.3-liter supercharged 4-cylinder power plant mated to a five-speed manual transmission. This 2000 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 Sport Kompressor was delivered new at Mercedes-Benz of Littleton in April 2000 and subsequently sold as a Certified Pre-Owned Mercedes-Benz to the second owner as it remained in the Virginia/Pennsylvania area through 2021.
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