Mercedes-Benz SLK 230, 2002

Chassis No.: WDB1704492F258713

Engine No.: 11198332314969

Registration: A5 YJC

Sold £7,924 | Sold

At the start of the 1990s, after the introduction of their two-seat, grand-tourer R129 SL and the Mazda MX-5, Mercedes-Benz set out to create a new compact roadster, slotted below the SL. By late 1991, under Bruno Sacco, the first design sketches were drawn, with scale models being built in the first half of 1992. Massively successful in its first year, worldwide sales hit 55,000, over double the entire nine-year production of 190 SLs and between 1996 and 2004, over 311,000 SLKs were sold. The roof design consists of a folding steel hardtop with both halves linked by a mechanism which is locked securely when the roof is closed.

At the touch of a button on the centre console, a hydraulic system controls the fully automatic folding process in which the boot lid is also integrated. Originally registered on 1st February 2002 this low mileage, manual transmission, SLK presents in very good order throughout described by the owner as in show condition. The low mileage of 46,970 is confirmed by a well stamped service book, the most recent service was carried out by Autoclass in Milton Keynes. The wheels have recently been refurbished and are fitted with a set of Michelin tyres. With an engine that starts on the button, this Mercedes-Benz is described as driving with no known faults.

Supplied with a V5C registration document and a current MoT test certificate valid until 21st February 2022, this striking SLK 230 is offered for sale without reserve. Guide price £6,000-£8,000

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