Highlights

Low mileage car with comprehensive service history
Recent work including full service
Popular 185bhp supercharged 2.3litre model
Coupe-to-convertible hard top versatility
Will come with a fresh MOT
Three registered keepers from new

The Appeal

While its competitors rushed to capitalise on the two seater sports car market rebooted by the MX5, Mercedes-Benz did something clever. The R170 SLK’s name set out its stall: this was an agile sports car but one imbued with all the qualities of the bigger SL. That meant quality, comfort and relaxation.

There was also a very clever folding hard top which made this stylish car perfect whatever the weather. Of the wide range of engine options, the supercharged M111 2.3litre 4cyl engine has recently been the pick up collectors because it mixes decent 185bhp urge with durability and economy.

If all that sound appealing then this SLK230 will be a treat. It is a very low mileage example finished in classic Brilliant Silver and in very good condition. Regularly serviced it comes to market with a raft of recent work, including another service and refresh work to the interior and bodywork. A long MOT, with no advisories, to April 2025 underlines the impression provided by the photographs.

History and Paperwork

First registered 1st August 1998
Two former keepers
Current keeper bought the car earlier this year
Full set of factory handbooks and wallet
2 keys
Regularly serviced with details below
Recent refurbishment work to ready for sale summarised below
Will come with a fresh MOT
Good MOT history with regular passes

Service history:

4,705 miles
7,523 miles
9,848 miles
11,920 miles
13,083 miles
19,672 miles
24,398 miles
32,221 miles
35,313 miles
43,080 miles
54,462 miles

Recent work includes:

Alloys wheels professionally reconditioned
Interior door cards re-clothed on both doors
Headlining replaced
MOT with no advisories
Full service
Boot lock replaced
New front windscreen
Bodywork lightly refreshed to remove any corrosion
New battery
New mudflaps fitted all round

The Condition

Pre-facelift car finished in classic Brilliant Silver with good paintwork
Some minor touched in stone chips and scuffs but not unsightly
Bodywork is very straight with no noticeable dents or damage
Underside presents well with no MOT structural advisories
Some surface corrosion underneath but not noted on MOT
Folding hard top works correctly with recently replaced head liner
Seven spoke factory alloy wheels recently refurbished
Nexen tyres fitted appearing to be in good condition and with plenty of tread
Spacesaver spare wheel with first aid kit and tool kit in boot
Well kept black leather interior with carbon fibre factory fitted trim
Unmodified and original cabin with later Sony CD player fitted
Some wear to various trim elements visible in photos and typical of model
Fitted with cruise control

The Mechanics

Well regarded 2,298cc M111 supercharged L4 185bhp engine
5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox with sequential shift options
Full service history with recent service
MOT with no mechanical advisories
The vendor reports no mechanical issues

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