Highlights
- Two owners from new
- Just 43,250 miles
- Stunning colour
The Appeal
If the sunshine is putting you in the mood for top down motoring but you need all year round practicality, then a roadster with a folding hard top could be just the ticket.
This two owner SLK has served as a high days and holidays car for both its custodians and so has likely spent more time with its roof down than not, but the metal roof will keep the elements at bay when the weather doesn’t play ball.
Finished in a striking shade of blue, it’s in lovely condition and has clearly been looked after, with a sheaf of invoices to show for it. So if you’re after an affordable and practical drop top, then this could be the one for you.
The History and Paperwork
- Registered 23 November 1999
- Just 2 owners from new, both of whom have used it as a high days and holidays car
- Main dealer history to 2010 and 36,000 miles
- Two further stamps from independent specialist MB-Wirral
- Invoices totalling over £4,000
- Recent work includes replacement relay module,battery, heater fan and tyre
- Set of owner’s manuals
- Both original keys and the master key
- Old MOT certificates
- MOT expires 9 May 2023
- V5 present
The Interior
- Black and cream leather
- Heated seats
- Everything works
The two tone black and cream interior suits the car well and although there is some patina, in general it’s in very good condition.
Notably, the driver’s seat bolster shows some wear and the cream paint on the centre console and around the ignition switch has worn a little. This is reportedly a common issue with SLK’s and so by no means unique to this car. An internet search reveals that there are numerous other owners with suggestions on how best to address it.
These items aside, the cabin presents well and the seller reassures us that everything is in full working order. In the boot, there’s a jack, full toolkit and tyre mousse and some useful extra storage space under the floor.
The Exterior
- Linarite blue
- Good wheels and tyres
- Presents well
Finished in a very eye-catching shade of metallic blue, the car presents well and looks great with the roof up or down.
The paintwork is in very good condition all round, though on closer inspection there are a few minor scratches here and there and a small patch of corrosion on the inside of the nearside wheel arch which perhaps could use a little attention.
The car is reported to have been garaged for much of its life and underneath is reported to be in good condition too. The wheels are in generally good order, though showing a little bubbling, and all wear tyres with plenty of tread remaining.
The Mechanics
- 2.3 litre supercharged engine
- Automatic gearbox
- Drives well
Under the bonnet, the engine bay is clean and tidy and the owner tells us that it goes, stops and steer just as it should. There are no leaks or unusual noises to report and no smoke from the exhaust. As you’d hope, given the history, it’s just ready to be enjoyed.
Summary
A two owner SLK with full history in a shade of blue that will make it stand out. There’s one or two jobs to bring it to tip top condition but it’s very usable as is.
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