Introduction
Kristina Leikaite
A cute two-seater with neat visual design cues - this roadster is rather nippy with its supercharged 2.3L engine.
The SLK-Class was first launched in 1996, and was built at the Mercedes-Benz plant in Bremen until production ended in 2020. SLK is derived from sporty (sportlich), lightweight (leight), and short (kurz). This is the first generation of SLK, known internally as the R170, and penned by the famous Bruno Sacco. The idea behind the SLK-Class was to attract young professionals looking for a good time in a fun sports car. The SLK roadster offers just that in a small two-seat roadster form with a folding hardtop.
This SLK has been in Richard's family since new, and has only covered a mere ~22,000 over its 23 years. Originally owned by Richard's mother who really treasured this 'Brilliant Silver Metallic' example as her weekend car.
This auction listing was written from information supplied by Kristina after meeting Richard the owner, and having visited and photographed the vehicle.
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RESERVE REMOVED – Richard the seller has removed the reserve on the auction, and so the car will be sold to the highest bidder. Good luck if you’re involved in the bidding. Best, Kulraj – Trade Classics
Hi Richard,
Can you advise if there is any rust underneath etc. What condition are the suspension arms, steering rack and wishbones in?
Hi, Suspension arms, steering rack and wishbones are very clean for the year reflective of the limited use it’s had’, MOT history over 20 years without an advisory. You can see the manufacturer paint codes etc and bolt torque paint marks on the suspension type components still. The car is ‘original’. No body rust noted in line with it never being driven over a winter and it being kept garaged. Hope that helps.
Richard the seller has kindly taken a wheel off the car, and taken some further images to show underneath. These are visible in the Mechanics gallery and are viewable from this image onwards; https://www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/mercedes/1999-mercedes-slk230-kompressor-2/#gallery3-57
Best, Kulraj – Trade Classics
Hi Richard,
Is there any rust on the car.
Arches, sills and windscreen surround etc.
Regards Gary
Hi Gary, no as the photos of the exterior show the car is rust free, due to low mileage, always garaged and not used over winter. Thanks Richard
Richard the seller has kindly taken a wheel off the car, and taken some further images to show underneath. These are visible in the Mechanics gallery and are viewable from this image onwards; https://www.tradeclassics.com/auctions/mercedes/1999-mercedes-slk230-kompressor-2/#gallery3-57
Best, Kulraj – Trade Classics
Hi Richard, before I throw loads of money at the Mercedes, would it be possible to come and view the car. Not too far from you, cheers Neil
Hi Neil, can you contact the Trade Classic team please to arrange thanks Richard
Many thanks Richard, wasn’t sure how it worked. I’ll give them a shout, cheers Neil
Hi,
Can you confirm the last service was 2010 ?
Regards Gary.
Hi Gary, that was last specialist service, I have since serviced myself, (photos are in the paperwork of these) on
16/04/16 22239 miles ( battery, oil and filter)
02/06/18 22588 miles (oil and filter, spark plugs)
09/02/22 22734 miles (oil and filter)
The car was garaged for over 2 years during the pandemic lockdowns
My mum said the MOT garage did oil change every 2 years but there is no paperwork to support this sadly
Hope that helps
Thanks Richard
Hi,
Is it possible to view the car on Monday. If that is allowed through this site.
Regards Gary
Hi Gary, can you contact the Trade Classic team please to arrange thanks Richard
Vehicle Location
Newcastle
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