Mercedes-Benz R170 SLK 230 Kompressor complete checkbook good condition (1998)

Vehicle description

Model history:

From 1996 onwards, Mercedes-Benz thrilled the automotive world with a completely new sports car concept. The mid-range convertible segment, which was booming at the time, was shaken up by a completely new type of open-top car. The top innovation of the new SLK was an electrically retractable sheet metal hardtop. It thus combines the advantages of a convertible and coupé. The SLK, which was initially only available with four-cylinder engines (V6 engines were not available until 2000), was a huge success. This first generation of the SLK was produced until 2004, with almost 312,000 units of the R 170 rolling off the production line.

General information about the vehicle:

A Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor from the 170 model series, which was first registered in 1998, can now be purchased in this auction. This SLK with the VIN WDB1704471F088218 is a German first registration, which has matching numbers and has a total of 3 vehicle owners. A complete checkbook for the traceability of the history of this 230 compressor is available. According to the seller, the MOT and service will be remade before handover.

Exterior paint/paint/body:

"Magma red" (color code 586) is the exact name of the red paint of this Mercedes-Benz, which has already been repainted in the area of the side wall, the bumper and the hood. As optical paint defects, the seller states stone chips at the front as well as a chipped clear coat on the bumper - the seller confirms that there are no accidents in the current ownership. All plastic attachments are preserved in complete condition and modifications to the body, deviating from the original condition, cannot be detected.

Exterior rims/brakes/chassis:

The extended visual appearance of this SLK 230 Kompressor is provided by the black 5-spoke AMG alloy wheels, which harmonize perfectly with the exterior color of the car. Mounted on the rims are tires of the brand Hankook, which the seller gives a condition assessment of 70-90%. According to him, the brakes of the vehicle should also have 70-90% of their new condition.

Interior:

In view of the vehicle's age of almost 25 years, the interior can be attested to a very neat and well-preserved condition without any major inconsistencies. The entire interior is black, leather seats act as seats - the four-spoke steering wheel and the gear knob are also covered with leather. After deciphering the equipment codes, this SLK has the following equipment features in addition to the leather seats: sidebag, air conditioning, underguard, burglary and tamper warning system, headlight cleaning system, spare wheel, heated driver's seat left and right. The radio is an accessory radio from the Kenwood brand. The function of the Vario roof is completely given.

Mileage:

According to the seller, the speedometer with white dials shows a mileage of 57,500 kilometers on the digital display, which can also be proven by a complete checkbook. All displays in the instrument cluster run flawlessly.

Engine:

The supercharged 2.3-litre in-line four-cylinder engine of this SLK produces 193 hp - the power of the engine is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 5-speed manual transmission. This 230 compressor underwent a final service in April 2023.

Subsoil:

Except for slight flash rust, the underside of the car can be attested to a condition corresponding to its age and mileage. Even before the Mazda Mx-5, an SLK is Germany's best-selling roadster - the so-called Vario roof transforms the Mercedes-Benz SLK from a roadster to a coupé and vice versa within seconds. With this SLK 230 compressor offered here in the color combination red / black, you can buy a beautiful Mercedes-Benz youngtimer with low verifiable mileage, which, according to the seller, was only driven in summer and is very well maintained.

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