Highlights

THIS... is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK350, finished in Iridium Silver Metallic with a red interior.
  • This SLK350 is equipped with the desirable 6-speed manual transmission.
  • The attached Carfax vehicle history report indicates no mileage discrepancies in this SLK350’s past; it also shows California registrations since new.
  • According to the build sheet provided in the gallery, notable factory equipment includes the Premium and Heating packages, 17-inch wheels, a power-retractable hardtop, and a Harman/Kardon sound system. Notable modifications reported by the seller are limited to a touchscreen head unit and a rearview camera.
  • Mercedes-Benz introduced the second-generation SLK (called R171 internally) for 2005. In addition to a completely restyled exterior, it benefited from new engines, improved handling, and higher-quality interior materials. A power-retractable hardtop was again standard, and the SLK350 model received a 3.5-liter V6 along with a choice of a 6-speed manual or a 7-speed automatic. Production of the R171 concluded in 2011.
  • Power comes from a 3.5-liter V6, rated at 268 horsepower and 258 lb-ft of torque. Output is sent to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual transmission.

Equipment

A build sheet is provided in the photo gallery, and a partial list of notable equipment reported by the seller includes:
  • Premium Package (speed-sensitive power steering, rain-sensing wipers, auto-dimming driver-side and interior mirrors, SmartKey remote window and hardtop operation, garage door opener, digital dual-zone automatic climate control with sun sensor and humidity sensor, and more)
  • Heating Package (heated seats, Airscarf neck-level heating system)
  • 17-inch 10-spoke wheels
  • Power-retractable hardtop
  • Leather upholstery
  • Cruise control
  • Harman/Kardon sound system

Modifications

Notable modifications reported by the seller include:
  • Touchscreen head unit
  • Rearview camera

Known Flaws

  • The attached Carfax history report indicates that this SLK350 sustained "minor to moderate damage" to the rear and right rear in July 2018.
  • Chips and scratches around the exterior
  • Paint damage on bumpers; cracked front bumper
  • Clearcoat faded on door handles and passenger-side mirror
  • Scratches and worn finish on wheels
  • 2020 date codes on rear tires
  • Wear on seats and interior touch points