Highlights
- Low documented mileage of 31,500 miles
- Regularly serviced to 31,300 miles in 2025
- Only three keepers with current one since 2013
- High specification car with £6,400 factory options
- Popular 305bhp 3.5L V6 model with 7spd auto
- MOT valid until January 2027 with no advisories
The Appeal
If you prefer open-topped motoring that is relaxed and cossetting, albeit with the option of press-on motoring if the mood requires, then you want a R171 Mercedes SLK. These cars eschew the slightly more manic, press-on demeanour of their rivals in favour of a more balanced blend of sports and touring.
With that in mind, the pick of the range is arguably the SLK350 with its 305bhp 3.5L V6 engine - decent power plus real-world economy. This 2009 car is one of the nicest we’ve seen in a long while, a highly specified car in popular Iridium Silver with black leather and featuring £6,400 of factory options.
The vendor, who is only the third keeper, acquired the car in 2013 and has serviced and maintained it regularly. There is a reguler run of work by main dealers and then the same independent specialist, with the last service in 2025 less than 500 miles ago. The current MOT runs to January 2027 with no advisories.
Showing few signs of age and use, and in a desirable spec, this car, with its clever folding hard top, looks perfect for brighter spring and summer motoring.
The vendor says:
“The car is an excellent example of this model and is in full working order It drives beautifully and is a perfect sports car for the enthusiast.”
Key Information
- Mileage: 31,496 miles (not verified)
- Country of registration: First registered 27th March 2009
- Technical inspection status: MOT valid until January 2027 with no advisories
- Technical specs: M272 305bhp 3,498cc petrol V6, 7spd 7G-TRONIC automatic
- Paperwork: service sheets photographed and available for inspection, V5C
Factory options:
- COMAND, including DVD changer - £1,952
- Memory package - elec adjustable seats - £968
- Leather seating - £910
- 17" alloy wheels - 10-twin-spoke design - £655
- Metallic paint - £606
- Parktronic (PTS) - £592
- Mirror Package - £327
- Heated seats - £313
- Interior Lighting Package - £107
- Black Leather - £0
- Iridium silver metallic - £0
- Total Price of Optional Equipment - £6,430
Service history (further details in photos):
- 01/25 - 31,317 miles - Martin Jamieson
- 01/22 - 30,310 miles - Martin Jamieson
- 12/20 - 29,222 miles - Martin Jamieson
- 03/18 - 28,213 miles - Martin Jamieson
- 10/16 - 26,092 miles - Mercedes-Benz Oxford
- 09/15 - 23,374 miles - Gerard Mann Oxford
- 06/14 - 19,972 miles - Gerard Mann Oxford
- 01/11 - 10,935 miles - Mercedes-Benz Retail
- 01/10 - 8,118 miles - Mercedes-Benz Retail
The Detail
- Popular Iridium Silver paintwork in very good condition with few marks
- Regularly serviced during approximately 13 years of current ownership
- The vendor states the exterior is in very good condition with no evidence of rust
- One minor dent approximately 25 mm in diameter with no damage to paintwork
- Small scratch approximately 35 mm long on one door
- Black leather interior with various factory options detailed above
- Vendor describes interior as in very good condition with no wear or scuffing to the upholstery
- Carpets described as in very good condition by the vendor
- Retractable hardtop mechanism reported in full working order
- The vendor states the engine and all ancillary components are in full working order
- Rear window brake light requires attention — noted as the only fault
- All tyres reported in good condition
- Factory standard with no modifications we are told
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