With its first SLK, Mercedes-Benz set a new trend for power-operated retractable hardtops, which offered greater stiffness and refinement than traditional soft-top roadsters and were altogether more mature.
The first generation of SLK, the R170, was hugely popular from the outset but later developed a reputation for indifferent build quality. The R171 that followed it was measurably better, as well as much sharper in the performance and handling departments – the same concept, but refined and built properly and fa rmore resilient to corrosion. And that’s what we have here.
It’s a truly lovely example of the second-generation SLK from enthusiast ownership, and with an impressive maintenance record, initially serviced by main dealers and looked after by independents since. Having only covered 38,192 miles from new, it’s probably one of the best SLK 280s you’ll find on the market today.
It has benefitted from diligent maintenance throughout its life and is presented in superb order with an impressive history file, as well as lots of desirable extras, a sought-after V6 engine and a great colour combination, with red Designo leather and Mercedes-Benz’s ‘Airscarf’ high-level heating system.
The History and Paperwork
Original book pack, manuals and certificate of conformity
Service book stamped to 33,000 miles
Independent service invoices thereafter
UK V5C and old V5Cs showing three previous owners
Cherished plate included in sale
New MOT to be issued on collection – currently tested to June 2024 with no advisory notices on previous test
Two keys
Only 3,000 miles covered in past four years
The Condition
Iconic Iridium Silver
No scuffs, marks or damage other than some tiny touched-in stone chips on one rear arch
Alloy wheels in immaculate order
Recnet new Continental tyres all-round
No headlight deterioration
‘Airscarf’ upper air flow heating system
Incredible specification
Gorgeous Designo red leather seats with minimal wear
Heated seats
Mercedes COMAND Satnav and DVD player
Built-in telephone system
Cruise control and speed limiter
Perfectly functional folding metal Vario-Roof
Original Mercedes-Benz wind deflector as well as aftermarket transparent deflector and case
The Mechanics
Full service history
3.0-litre V6
227bhp
7G-TRONIC seven-speed automatic transmission
Recent new battery
According to the vendor the car drives without fault and has no known issues
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