Description
Pavilion Gardens | Buxton, Derbyshire
Viewing: Tues 14th October from 12pm
Auction: Wed 15th October from 9am
Location: St John's Rd, Buxton SK17 6BE
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230
No Reserve - In single ownership until 2024 and just 40, 000 miles
Registration No: S957 ETE
Chassis No: WDB1704472F098195
MOT: May 2026
Finished in the rare and striking combination of Linarite Blue Metallic with two-tone Grey leather upholstery
Nicely specified with air-conditioning, heated seats, power steering and automatic transmission
Low mileage corroborated by ten service stamps
Introduced at the Turin Motor Show in April 1996, the Mercedes-Benz SLK (R170-series) succeeded in widening the marque’s appeal to a younger demographic. Styled by Michael Mauer and Murat Gunak under the watchful eye of Bruno Sacco, the two-seater Roadster featured a well-engineered electro-hydraulic retractable hardtop, dubbed ‘Vario Roof’ by its maker. Like its illustrious 190SL (W121) forebear, the newcomer sat on a truncated version of one of its saloon siblings’ platforms. Comfortable and practicable as well as stylish, the SLK was equipped with power steering, all-round independent suspension and four-wheel disc brakes. The most popular variant due to its blend of performance and fuel economy, the SLK 230 was powered by a supercharged 2. 3 litre four-cylinder engine allied to automatic transmission. With some 190bhp/ 207lbft on tap, it was reputedly capable of 0-60mph in 7. 2 seconds, 144mph and 40mpg. Winner of the ‘North American Car of the Year’ for 1997, the R170-series remained in production until 2004.
Built during September 1998 to order number the details below for the UK market, chassis WDB1704472F098195 was finished in the stunning combination of Linarite Blue Metallic with two-tone Light / Dark Grey leather upholstery. Sporting carbonfibre trim to its centre console plus air-conditioning and heated seats, the Mercedes-Benz was retained by its original lady custodian until last year. Warranted to have covered a mere 40, 000 miles from new with ten supporting service stamps, the SLK 230 pleasingly retains its initial supplying dealer rear window sticker and number plates. A low owner, low mileage R170 in an unusual and attractive colour scheme, ‘S957 ETE’ comes to market with its original bookpack (handbooks, service book), MOT valid until May 2026 and V5C Registration Document.
** Bidding will take place live at the venue, online via our H&H website, by telephone and commission - T&Cs apply**
Parking and entry into the auction is free for auction attendees with a catalogue, available at the door.
Catalogues can be purchased for £20 (admits 2 people).
