Highlights
- Only 18,132 genuine miles from new
- Service history with eight stamped entries
- Bose sound system and AMG wheels
- Garaged condition
- MOT valid until April 2025
The Appeal
The 90s had brought a lot of change to the market. The sporty, lightweight convertible was enjoying something of a rebirth thanks to the likes of Mazda, and, naturally, Mercedes-Benz wanted an 'in'. What they came up with was the SLK (Sporty lightweight short), a compact, perky little number that felt bang up-to-date. What it boasted above all else, though, was comfort. The SLK320 felt leisurely and laid back, and quickly gained quite a niche for exactly that.
These cars, naturally, began sapping up miles - which makes this particular vehicle very special. This 2001 car has covered only 18,132 miles from new; a remarkably low odometer reading for a 23 year old car, and one backed by the car's service history. It's an excellent, scarcely used example of a true modern classic, and will no doubt prove a highly rewarding purchase for the lucky new owner.
These cars, naturally, began sapping up miles - which makes this particular vehicle very special. This 2001 car has covered only 18,132 miles from new; a remarkably low odometer reading for a 23 year old car, and one backed by the car's service history. It's an excellent, scarcely used example of a true modern classic, and will no doubt prove a highly rewarding purchase for the lucky new owner.
History and Paperwork
- Registered in 2001
- The DVLA records three PREVIOUS registered keepers
- In current ownership since May 2024
- MOT valid until April 2025
- The MB service booklet has eight stamped entries from September 2nd, 2003, to April 2nd, 2024
- Services performed by MB main dealerships or accredited MB specialists
- Comes with a private plate
- Complete with both original keys
- Kept in dry storage for the majority of its life
The Condition
- Purchased new with all available options selected
- The bodywork presents well with no signs of corrosion or accident damage
- The silver paintwork is in good overall order, with only light marks, commensurate with age
- The electric folding roof works as expected
- The AMG alloys look in good order
- Tyres are noted to be a little worn and may be due a replacement
- Underside is solid and clean with no major signs of corrosion
- The leather interior is in fine condition, with barely any signs of use
- Seats are in excellent order with no rips or tears
- The carpets look practically unworn
- The cabin electrics all work as designed
- Bose sound system
- All instruments are clean, legible and working as expected
The Mechanics
- 3,200cc M112 V6 powerplant
- Automatic transmission
- Engine bay in good condition, commensurate with its low mileage
- The car is reportedly in fine mechanical order, with no issues to note
- The vendor notes that the exhaust middle silencers' inside baffles are rattling
- However, this has no detraction to the car's performance and an easy repair
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