The R170 SLK was Mercedes-Benz’ inspired contribution to the burgeoning 90s two seater sports car market. Shrinking the clever folding roof technology from the bigger SL and combining it with a range of supercharged engines gave buyers something quite different. It was all drizzled with reassuring Mercedes-Benz quality and comfort.
Of the range of engines available, the 2.3litre supercharged M111 190bhp motor is popular with buyers because it blends economy with performance.
Finished in classic Brilliant Silver metallic, this tidy SLK230 is a very low mileage car with just five keepers from new. The condition matches the sparing use across the interior and exterior. The bodywork is well kept with few signs of age.
The MOT and service history support the low mileage. It comes to market with few miles since the last service and MOT - with no advisories - to July 2024. It looks perfect for summer.
The History and Paperwork
First registered 24th September 1999
Five registered keepers
Current keeper since August 2020
Factory handbooks and wallet
Service book with regular maintenance
Most recently serviced at 26,691 miles in January 2020
Washer pump replaced in July 2023
2 keys
MOT to 23rd July 2024 with no advisories and 31,135 miles showing on test
Now showing 31,365 miles
MOT history verifies the low mileage and shows few advisories through the years
The Condition
Finished in popular Brilliant Silver metallic
Paintwork very well kept with few signs of use and age in photographs
There are some minor stone chips to the black sill covers but not unsightly
Few if any chips or marks, such as on door edges
Bodywork is very straight and well kept with no corrosion to arches or sills
Tidy 7 spoke alloy wheels in good order with light kerbing to some rims
Space saver spare wheel
Sits on quality Uniroyal tyres showing good condition and tread
Underside well kept with no structural advisories on current MOT
Smart charcoal leather interior in good order showing only light wear
Sports seats with driver’s side showing light bolster wear
Well specified with carbon-effect interior trim and cruise control
Interior fittings are well kept with only light wear to trim typical of model
Roof operates correctly with good condition and headlining visible
Some microblistering to vinyl trim that sits behind seats when roof lowered
Fitted with a modern Pioneer stereo with original box included
First aid kit included
The Mechanics
2,295cc M111 4cyl supercharged 190bhp engine
5spd 5G-TRONIC automatic gearbox with sequential shift options
Stamped service book with under 5,000 miles since last attention
No mechanical or running gear advisories on last MOT
No reported running or driving issues
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1999 Mercedes-Benz R170 SLK 230
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