Rare Special Edition with 6-speed manual transmission
59,589 miles from new
MOT valid until March 2026
Impressive paperwork file
The Appeal
The first-generation Mercedes SLK - the R170 - was a real niche when it launched in '96. This was a truly remarkable luxury roadster, higher-trimmed, more versatile and dare we say prettier than every other convertible on the market at the time, while remaining compact and capable on the road.
The later cars are particularly desirable - particularly as they boast a remarkably torquey 3.2-litre V6. More often than not, these are paired with the standard automatic transmission, so this one's manual gearbox is quite the rarity. A real bit of Mercedes-Benz exotica!
Boasting a limited-edition trim, a remarkably low mileage and an impressive paperwork file, this fine example of the R170 is bound to turn plenty of heads. Not to be missed!image.png4.71 MB
History and Paperwork
First registered in 2002
The DVLA records 5 former keepers
In current ownership since May 2023
Paperwork file includes:
V5
Original books and manuals
Stamped service books
Original sales invoice
The following invoices:
2025 - invoice for £738 - full inspection, service, new fuel pump, washer jet nozzle, polishing of headlights, MOT
2024 - invoice for £510 - repair to accelerator pedal and fitting of new sensor
2024 - invoice for £535 - repair to suspension, installation of new support joints
2024 - invoice for £2745 - full service, repair to fan, replacement spark plugs, new air pump, repairs to blower motor, MOT
2023 – invoice for £698 – full inspection, full service, new blower motor resistor, MOT
2020 – invoice for £488 – new headlamp unit and shock absorber
2020 – invoice for £234 – full service and MOT
2018 – invoice for £294 – full service and MOT
2016 – invoice for £334 – new discs, pads and ABS sensor
2015 – invoice for £246 – new alternator
2015 – invoice for £293 – new bottom ball joints, tyres
2014 – invoice for £366 – full service inc. plugs
2012 – invoice for £177 – new crank sensor
Assorted other invoices for servicing and maintenance
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