Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class — production years, market prices by model year, NHTSA recalls and owner complaints, and live listings for sale on VehiSales.
Generations of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
Every body generation side by side — each links to its full story: market prices, facelift changes, recalls and live listings.
| Generation | Facelift | Price today | Units for sale | Recalls | Complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generation 1 1997–2016 | — | $19,311–$21,599 | 20 | — | 143 |
Vehicles within one generation share the same platform and body style. Price today — median asking prices across each generation's model years (current market).
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About the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
The R170 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class is the first generation of the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class range of compact luxury roadsters manufactured by Mercedes-Benz from 1996 until 2004, using a shortened variant of the W202 Mercedes C-Class platform.
Source: Wikipedia — Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class (R170), CC BY-SA.
Market by model year
| Year | Units for sale | Median price | Vs newest | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 14 | $19,311 | 89% | 50,999 mi |
| 2016 | 6 | $21,599 | 100% | 45,791 mi |
Inventory and price data refreshed daily; last updated .
Recalls & complaints by year (NHTSA)
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | Most reported |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 1999 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2000 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2001 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2002 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2004 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2005 | 0 | 27 | Power Train, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other |
| 2006 | 0 | 34 | Power Train, Air Bags, Electrical System |
| 2007 | 0 | 36 | Air Bags, Engine, Fuel/Propulsion System |
| 2008 | 0 | 14 | Air Bags, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2009 | 0 | 3 | Steering, Electrical System, Unknown Or Other |
| 2010 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2011 | 0 | 0 | — |
| 2012 | 0 | 11 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Unknown Or Other, Wheels |
| 2013 | 0 | 9 | Structure, Air Bags, Engine |
| 2014 | 0 | 3 | Structure, Engine |
| 2015 | 0 | 4 | Fuel/Propulsion System, Service Brakes, Unknown Or Other |
| 2016 | 0 | 2 | Unknown Or Other, Structure |
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.