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    Slk water leak into cockpit

    My 1998 SLK has started to leak water from between the driver's window and the roof close to the point where the leading edge of the roof joins the screen rail. I believe there is an adjustment for this. Can anyone help please?
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    R170 Swimming Pool - Not factory fitted?

    Hello all, I've just joined, having had some spare money, no sense and bought an R170 SLK200 that I have no real use for. Whenever I buy something, it's invariably broken, so here I am asking questions. I'm quite good at contributing back once I've figured out how to fix things, so please be...
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    Another cambelt question

    Hi everbody. Just joined the site as I have just bought a one owner 2004 SLK 200K petrol/auto with 36,000 on the clock and I have a few questions if you would be so kind as to help. Firstly what is the situation regarding cambelt changing. Does the car have a cambelt? Second is there...
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    How to remove a Front wing on a 2001 SLK ?

    Hello, just wondered if anyone had a guide on how to remove the front wings on my 2001 SLK320 ? many thanks in advance, regards Damian. :)
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    R171 Phone pre-wiring and Bluetooth

    I'm in the process of swapping my beloved's TT for an SLK280 (it would snow, wouldn't it!!) which has a Sport pack and lost of options ticked. Including phone pre-wiring. There's a cradle of some description in the centre arm-rest which the saleman tells me detaches so you swap it for another...
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    Slk 230 door seal

    Hi all Just recently passenger side door closes but the window does not mate with seal all the way round. You end up with a 3mm gap between the window and the vertical seal next to the smaller window ie where the door opens. When the door is shut you can push the window "in" by hand so it...
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    Mercedes-Benz SL Night Edition and SLK Grand Edition

    Mercedes-Benz is now offering special editions of the SL and SLK, both of which feature a stylish interior with numerous sophisticated highlights... http://www.d4u.com.ua/en/go/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Night-Edition-and-SLK-Grand-Edition/news.details.html
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    SLK 230k Auto Gearbox problem

    Hi Everyone, can anyone possibly help me with this problem. I have a 1998 SLK 230 Komp which has done 60k. About 3 months ago we started to notice a metalic high pitched wering noise coming from the underside of the car when accellerating through the gears. This noise got much worse over the...
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    Awaiting arrival of 2004 SLK

    Hi All, finally took the plunge and got the wife a 2004 SLK 200K Tip, been thinking about it for a while, I really wanted the 230 but this was a bargain I couldn't turn down. It's the Special Edition model and I was wondering if anyone knows what the difference on this model is? Lets hope the...
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    Prestige Car Service, Horndean.

    Hello, just wanted to give my opinion of my visit to Ollie last week (14.09.09) when he looked at my SLK320. He changed the transmission fluid and filter, change the diff oil, and also changed the spark plugs ! :) It was nice to vist a place where it was OK to view what they were doing, and...
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    R171 wheels on a R170 SLK320 ?

    Hello, currently have a 2001 SLK320 with 16" wheels 16x7 et37 & 16x8 et30, and am looking at 17" wheels 17x7.5 et 37 & 17x8.5 et 30 with 225/245 tyres. I think that these should fit OK with no issues, just wondered if anyone runs the same size on their SLK ? Many thanks in advance, regards...
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    1999 SLK Grille - removal help

    I'm trying to get my front black plastic grille off, having undone all the screws at the top it seems to be still attached at the bottom to the bumper molding. It almost looks like it should like the clips should just slide off the bumper but it wont budge. Any help would be apprecaited...
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    1998 230SLK Roof Unreliable

    Hi Folks I've had my 230SLK (R170) machine for over 2 years and the roof has always been unreliable. Whilst under warranty it was apparently re-trained and switches changed by MB main dealer. I though that may be it. Now out of warranty roof is still unreliable. Latest issue - as the...
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    Is it Worth Extending Mercedes Warranty?

    Hi All, I've just bought my first Merc, a 2005 SLK 200K. It's come with 12 months tier 1 warranty and MB are offering a further 12 Months for £653. Would those you more experienced with SLKs etc recommend extending the warranty at that price? To get the £653 price I need to pay now. If I...

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