1998 MERCEDES SLK 230 R170 KOMPRESSOR AUTO

1998

85,199 miles

Automatic

Petrol

£1,200 – £1,800

Estimate range

Bidding starts 26 Sept at 10:00

Listing Source

Anglia Car Auctions

Auction

Auction Date

Saturday, 26 September 2026

Starts at 10:00

21 days until auction

Estimate

£1,200 - £1,800

Location

United Kingdom

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Buyer notes

The odometer shows 85,199 miles with a history file containing receipts up to 2024.
Service book contains 9 stamps up to 78,000 miles in 2021.
Driven to the auction from Somerset with the roof reported to be working.
Includes a handbook pack, spare key, and an MOT valid until July 2027.

The vendor reports that the air conditioning requires a regas.

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Description

Marketplace Classics Saturday 26th September 2298cc petrol, 5-speed automatic. MoT to 22nd July 2027. Odometer is showing 85,199 miles. Finished in Brilliant Silver. The vendor drove it to the auction from Somerset and reports that it “drives well with no major issues”. He describes it as a “very original example of the sought after, pre-facelift R170 Cabriolet” and tells us the roof is working. Air conditioning will need a regas. V5C records 5 former keepers. Handbook pack present, with servi...

About the SLK 200 Kompressor

The SLK 200 Kompressor added a supercharger for 163hp (later 192hp). The Kompressor addressed performance concerns while maintaining efficiency.

Known Issues to Watch For

Engine: M111 Kompressor reliable but check supercharger belt and tensioner. M112/M272 V6 - balance shaft issues on some M272 (2004-2008). Check for oil leaks. Roof: Vario-roof mechanism critical - check operation. Hydraulics can leak. Microswitches fail. Tonneau cover mechanism. Transmission: Auto reliable. Body: Generally good but check wheel arches, sills. Electrics: Window regulators. Various sensors.

Desirable Options

V6 or V8 engine, AMG specification, Airscarf (R171), Leather interior, COMAND navigation, Service history, Roof mechanism recently serviced