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Darren Rungasamy
A rust-free low mileage example with stacks of history and the proverbial one lady owner from new.
As the trend for compact open-top cars gained momentum, Mercedes-Benz introduced their first-generation models back in 1996. The brand's reputation for quality and strength combined with pretty timeless styling, a practical folding metal roof and a sporty drive are the right ingredients for the car to become a cert as a modern classic. The SLK image has remained intact, which simply enhances the cars reputation in the market.
This example is close to faultless having only travelled ~17,500 miles over its carefully driven 21-year-old history. Needless to say this car which has been garaged all of its life is rust, accident and dent free. A lovely little roadster we think.
This auction listing was written by Darren from information supplied by Lizzie the owner, having photographed the vehicle.
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If it doesn’t complete. Please let me know
Has it reached reserve and or will you indicate that
Hi, we don’t indicate when the reserve has been met, just let the bidding continue until it’s stopped/the time is finished, and then notify the bidders on the hammer fall. Best, Kulraj
Hi Liz, what was the reason for wanting new rear tyres at 10,000 miles?
Just check on tyre reviews and it seems that they are a bit heavy on rear tyres.
It was also probably done then to lose some of the cost through our company that we replaced them sooner rather than later actually!!!
Hi KDG
Thanks for the interest – new rear tyres were fitted at 13,173.00 miles which is fairly normal for a powerful rear wheel drive car . The front tyres are still the original one.
(Not sure where you read 10,000.00 miles.)
Hope this helps you
I did mean both front tyres are original ones .
Hi Lizzie yes that would help. Is there preserve price on this auction?
Yes there is a reserve price and bidding has not reached that yet.
Kind regards
Thanks for the reply ref mileage discrepancy Lizzie – but this has thrown up another question! You mention a fluid leak in May of this year. Can you give a bit more info about this as it could affect my bidding for the vehicle if it was something concerning. IE was it coolant (water pump, radiator, head gasket issue?) or brake fluid ?
Cheers,
Tom
Hi Tom
We noticed a very minor fluid leak on our garage floor , and we asked our usual company that service the car to investigate – they checked and tightened the sump bolts and tested.
Since then there has been no further leaks. The leak was so minor that the oil didn’t need to be topped up. A copy of this invoice would be available on request.
Hi. Im away and get back into the UK 12 November if i bid and am successful can i leave the car until i am able to collect?
It mentions current owner keeps plates what does this mean?
When is mot due?
Hi Steve
MOT due on 14th December. The number plate is a personal number plate which I will retain. We will arrange for a new number plate to be issued on sale of the car. Of course the car will remain garaged, insured but not driven.
Hope this helps
Good question Tom.
Hi, quick question:
just referring to the service and MOT dates, of the SLK can you please clarify how:
June 2019 at service the mileage is 17,866
Dec 2019 at MOT the mileage is 17,627
Thanks and regards,
Tom
Hi Tom
Thanks so much for spotting this – we have just looked and you are correct – obviously the mileage recorded on June 2019 service was entered incorrectly – which I had not noticed.
I have an invoice from same garage when I had a fluid leak checked dated May 2020 which states mileage as 17,652.
Do hope this helps you and my sincere apologies for not having spotted it myself sooner. Kind regards
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