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Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class by year

The SLK-Class is a two-seat sports car sold from 1999–2016 with engines including 2.3L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl and 3.0L 6-cyl. NHTSA lists 30 recalls and 375 owner complaints across these years.

Combined MPG by model year · line shows the most efficient version, shading the range across versions
1015202530199920042009201420161999: 22 MPG combined2000: 22 MPG combined2001: 19–23 MPG combined2002: 18–23 MPG combined2003: 17–22 MPG combined2004: 17–22 MPG combined2005: 16–19 MPG combined2006: 16–21 MPG combined2007: 16–20 MPG combined2008: 16–20 MPG combined2009: 17–21 MPG combined2010: 17–21 MPG combined2011: 20–21 MPG combined2012: 22–26 MPG combined2013: 22–26 MPG combined2014: 22–26 MPG combined2015: 22–26 MPG combined2016: 22–27 MPG combined27 MPG
YearEnginesCombined MPGRecallsComplaints
1999 SLK-Class2.3L 4-cyl22165
2000 SLK-Class2.3L 4-cyl22225
2001 SLK-Class2.3L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl19–23276
2002 SLK-Class2.3L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl18–23241
2003 SLK-Class2.3L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl17–22116
2004 SLK-Class2.3L 4-cyl, 3.2L 6-cyl17–2217
2005 SLK-Class3.5L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl16–19127
2006 SLK-Class3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl16–21134
2007 SLK-Class3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl16–20337
2008 SLK-Class3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl16–20314
2009 SLK-Class3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.4L 8-cyl17–2113
2010 SLK-Class3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl17–2100
2011 SLK-Class3.0L 6-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl20–2100
2012 SLK-Class1.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl22–26012
2013 SLK-Class1.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl22–2629
2014 SLK-Class1.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl22–2623
2015 SLK-Class1.8L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl22–2634
2016 SLK-Class2.0L 4-cyl, 3.5L 6-cyl, 5.5L 8-cyl22–2752

Specs from EPA fueleconomy.gov; recalls and complaints from NHTSA, retrieved October 2026.

Most common Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class problems

Across all years, these are the components owners reported most often to NHTSA. If one of these failed on your SLK-Class, it can still be sold as-is.

  • Air Bags46
  • Electrical System37
  • Exterior Lighting32
  • Visibility30
  • Service Brakes29
  • Electronic Stability Control (Esc)24

Selling a Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: questions

How much is a junk Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class worth?

It depends on the year, condition, which parts are still on it and current scrap prices. Newer, complete SLK-Classs with working engines and transmissions bring more; older or stripped ones are valued mostly for scrap and parts. Pick your year above or use the form for a free offer.

Do you buy Mercedes-Benz SLK-Classs that don't run?

Yes, from every model year we list (1999–2016), running or not, wrecked or stripped. Towing is always free.

Which Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class year has the most complaints?

Among the years we cover, owners filed the most NHTSA complaints about the 2001 SLK-Class (76). Across all years, the most-reported components were air bags, electrical system and exterior lighting.

Which Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class year has the most recalls?

The 2016 SLK-Class has the most NHTSA recalls of the years we cover, with 5. Open recalls don't stop you from junking a car.

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