Power
0–100 km/h
Top speed
Fuel (combined)
What owners say
Overview
Sentiment is mixed and heavily dependent on generation, specific engine, and ownership expectations. For the earliest R170 generation (1997-2004), owners report these as surprisingly reliable and robust budget-friendly classic convertibles when purchased cheaply (e.g., £1,000 GBP
Generation by generation
Owner insights per generation and US complaint/recall records (NHTSA).
Complaints and recalls by model yearSource: NHTSA (US)Show table
| Year | Complaints | Recalls | Most-reported area |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 4 | 0 | fuel/propulsion system |
| 2012 | 11 | 0 | fuel/propulsion system |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | steering |
| 2008 | 14 | 0 | air bags |
| 2006 | 34 | 0 | power train |
| 2005 | 27 | 0 | power train |
| 2004 | 7 | 0 | exterior lighting |
| 2003 | 20 | 0 | exterior lighting |
Complaint counts come from owner reports filed with the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Higher-selling years naturally accumulate more complaints.
Specifications
Generation
Version
AMG SLK 55 V8 (421 Hp) 7G-TRONIC PLUS
From 2012-2015
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