In-depth reviews

Mercedes SLK cabriolet (2004-2010): owner reviews

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by Richard Ingram

18 Jul 2013

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Carbuyer Rating

2.5 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.2 out of 5

Reviews

Owner Reviews

5 out of 5
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2 out of 5
1 out of 5

61%of people would recommend this car to a friend

Common Problems

Other (8 cases)
Electrics (9 cases)
Electrics, Gearbox / clutch, Other (1 case)
Suspension, Other (1 case)
Brakes, Electrics, Engine, Gearbox / clutch, Suspension, Other (1 case)
Brakes (3 cases)
Brakes, Other (1 case)
Electrics, Engine (1 case)
Brakes, Electrics, Other (1 case)
Gearbox / clutch (1 case)
Electrics, Gearbox / clutch (1 case)

Review 1 of 56

Tell us what you think about your car?

Excellent for age of car- a quality car excellent condition looks brand new.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Nothing more to say - so far it has not let me down

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No Red thumbs down

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I have had electrical issues

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No Red thumbs down

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Great medium sized roadster with the benefit of an automated hard top for the best of both worlds.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Great improvement on the earlier slk models

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No Red thumbs down

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Worst car ever, gearbox repired 8/9 times, but still not right, traction control replaced, exhaust replaced one sid, new windsceen replaced as scratched by wiper but never worked properly after replaced( rain sensitive) seat folded in half, many parts replaced, never really comfortable, my xjs c much more comfortable. Car started to lose total power, stop, did not cut out( still ticking over) and after a short while carried on as normal. The gearbox used to stick in first gear, was never cured. Car cost with all extras £43k it was rubbish. I am abroad 7 months a year, had charge to keep charge while abroad, even that packed up after 4 years £99.( Friend had sl 500, he had as many if not more problems than me.) I only did 9800 miles in 5 years, have just sold it. Hurray

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

No Red thumbs down

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It is excellent and i love it

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Very reliable, apart from sporadic issues promptly resolved by dealer.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Battery failed - Disks needed replacing - leak on rocker cover

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No Red thumbs down

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No Red thumbs down

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Class

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No Red thumbs down

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Mercedes ought to be able to cure a rattle in the roof, there from new. Suspension should not require rebuild at 25k miles Pretty car, new replacement is hideous.

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No Red thumbs down

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Pleased overall, but the paint finish on the car when delivered was very poor i.e. orange peel effect, and had to go to a bodyshop to be 'flat & polished', plus discount was given on the price paid for the car by mercedes uk. I would look very carefully at the paint finish in future, which in part has been [ut down to the water based paints now in use.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Good car, let down by reliablility

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No Red thumbs down

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Two cars in one - a convertible but not a soft top. Fast, sexy and handles well.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Very good choice as it makes you feel special when you drive it.

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No Red thumbs down

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Good for purpose

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No Red thumbs down

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Except for servicing & maintainence - car has never neede to go to garage.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Never let us down yet

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Yes Green thumbs up

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You get what you pay for Mercedes is a great Mark with proper service the car is reliable

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Never had even the slightest problem from new

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Yes Green thumbs up

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no problems, but not owned for very long. My previous one (same model) was faultless

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Yes Green thumbs up

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No problems so far

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Yes Green thumbs up

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100% reliable

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Yes Green thumbs up

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No issues with it at all considering its age and mileage, it's still like a new car.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Very average, poor dynamics, poor build quaility, all looks and no substance

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No Red thumbs down

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Amazing. It's my second slk and when i am done with this one, i will get another. Cannot fault the driver experience, or the mechanicals. Servicing expensive but i found an independent who does it for a reasonable price.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Good car. Not as reliable as my old mazda, but not too bad.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Dissapointing for such a prestigious brand

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No Red thumbs down

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Fanastic.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Excerlant 2 seater sports

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Yes Green thumbs up

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A good fun-car but servicing and spares a far too expensive. Over-engineered in many respects and complicated problems seem beyond most main dealer mechanics.

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No Red thumbs down

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It starts first time, never broke down, never failed a MOT, very reliable

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Yes Green thumbs up

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some problems with leaking roof seals

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No Red thumbs down

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It is everything i want from a weekend car

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Excellent ride quality, the perfect cruiser, and when the weather is dry - all year top down motoring - which is fantastic

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Yes Green thumbs up

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No Red thumbs down

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No Red thumbs down

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No Red thumbs down

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I love driving my Merc

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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No Red thumbs down

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Fantastic all-rounder. Perfect blend of sportscar, cruiser and runabout.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Best version yet

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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nothing with the engine and gearbox just minor niggles with the roof mechanism and seals

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No Red thumbs down

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Rear windows adjusted wing mirror replaced boot struts replaced

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No Red thumbs down

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Good quality, reliable, easy and comfortable to drive and quick but not especially sporting. Folding roof excellent.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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It's a great car - feels very safe with fantastic performance. Wonderful with the top down.

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No Red thumbs down

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Software issues on the auto-box - fixed with a simple re-programe in less than an hour. Cd autochanger had poor playback quality - fixed with a replacement under warranty.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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Driving it brings a smile to my face, especially when the weather is good enough to have the top down.

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Yes Green thumbs up

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The slk 55 amg is a stylish, fast, reliable convertible that is remarkably cheap to maintain in comparison to others in it's peer group. I love driving it, it turns heads, particularly when the tops down. All in all a great car.

Would you recommend the car to a friend?

Yes Green thumbs up

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Yes Green thumbs up

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