Overview Released in August 2011, the Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK-Class was a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop roof. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive R172 SLK range initially consisted of the SLK 200 BlueEfficiency and SLK 350 BlueEfficiency. Please note that the Mercedes R172 SLK 55 AMG has been reviewed separately. Development The Mercedes-Benz […]
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Review: Mercedes-Benz R171 SLK-Class (2004-11)
Review: Mercedes-Benz R171.I SLK-Class (2004-08) Overview Released in August 2004, the Mercedes-Benz R171 Series I (R171.I) SLK-Class was a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop roof. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive R171 SLK range initially consisted of the SLK 200 Kompressor and SLK 350, but was subsequently expanded with the introduction of the […]
Review: Mercedes R172 SLK 55 AMG (2012-15)
Overview Released in Australia in January 2012, the Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK 55 AMG was a two-seat convertible with a power-operated hardtop roof. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive R172 SLK 55 AMG was powered by a 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission. M152 E55 V8 engine A member […]
Review: Mercedes R171 SLK 55 AMG (2005-11)
Review: Mercedes R171.I SLK 55 AMG (2005-08) Overview Released in Australia in March 2005, the Mercedes-Benz R171 SLK 55 AMG was a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop roof. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive R171 SLK 55 AMG was powered by a 5.5-litre V8 petrol engine that was mated to a seven-speed automatic […]
Review: Mercedes R170 SLK 32 AMG (2001-04)
Overview Released in Australia in September 2001, the Mercedes-Benz R170 SLK 32 AMG was a two-seat convertible with a retractable hardtop. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive SLK 32 AMG was powered by a supercharged 3.2-litre V6 petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed automatic transmission – this powertrain was shared with the […]
Review: Mercedes-Benz R170 SLK-Class (1997-04)
Review: Mercedes-Benz R170.I SLK-Class (1997-00) Overview Released in February 1997, the Mercedes-Benz R170 Series I (R170.I) SLK-Class was a two-seat convertible. Manufactured in Bremen, Germany, the rear-wheel drive R170 SLK range initially consisted of the SLK 230 Kompressor, with the SLK 200 following in October 1997. Please note that the Mercedes R170 SLK 32 AMG […]
Recalls & faults: Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK-Class (2011-15)
Recalls: Mercedes-Benz R172 SLK-Class Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Mercedes-Benz R170 SLK-Class (1997-04)
Recalls: Mercedes-Benz R170 SLK-Class Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Mercedes-Benz R171 SLK-Class (2004-11)
Recalls: Mercedes-Benz R171 SLK-Class Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) […]
Recalls & faults: Mercedes R172 SLK 55 AMG (2012-15)
Recalls: Mercedes R172 SLK 55 AMG Overview Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below […]