Mercedes-Benz - SLK Roadster - The R170 from the Service Angle (1996)

Mercedes-Benz - SLK Roadster - The R170 from the Service Angle (1996)
Content.
1. Body
1.1 Bodyshell
1.2 Attachments
1.3 Service Tip: Attachments
1.4 Vario Roof
1.5 Service Tip: Vario Roof
1.6 Locking Systems
1.7 Electrical System
1.8 Service Tip: electrical system
1.9 Instrument Cluster
1.10 Service Tip: Instrument Cluster
1.11 Radio / Sound System
1.12 Wiper System
1.13 Service Tip: Wiper System
1.14 Lighting
1.15 Service Tip: Lighting
1.16 Climate Control
1.17 Seats
1.18 Restraint Systems
2. Engine
2.1 M 111/M 111 ML
3 Chassis
3.1 Manual Transmission
3.2 Automatic Transmission
3.3 Suspension / Damping
3.4 Front Axle
3.5 Rear Axle
3.6 Wheels/Tyres
3.7 Steering
3.8 Brakes
3.9 Fuel System
4. Maintenance
5. Accessories
1996

[@gerrylachica8567]

The first generation R170 SLK looks better as time goes by. It has a timeless design with superb engineering. A classic car for sure.

[@camdelahuerta700]

I agree to a degree, the car has so many problems. Search any forum and you will see. PSE, K40 Relay, Lighting issues, on the outside it looks nice but t inside it's full of ticking timebombs.

[@gianfrancoa]

@@camdelahuerta700 but still way less than any modern car will habe after 17 years

[@waynedome148]

Classic car, I wouldn't say that, they don't mention the rust problem these cars had .

[@mustang19ms]

I have this car, it has a unique design, beautiful, but it's horrible problems wise, all electrical / electronic in nature.

[@aidan1585]

@@camdelahuerta700bought one brand new in 1999 and got rid of it two years later. really liked it but it had issues straight from the factory, which, in fairness were all fixed in the dealer at no cost. In the first year it was in the garage 4 times. I didn’t really mind as, again, it was under warranty and was fixed at no cost and we had another car so it was little to no inconvenience.

[@brianbarnes7774]

this is a truly informative video for me, having inherited a 2004 SLK 230 Special Edition last year. I knew next to nothing about this car's features before watching this. I didn't even know that the front of the ashtray flipped down for coin storage! Fun to drive, and very nice on extended roadtrips, too.

[@jortegaklein]

I have an SLK since 2001 , now 18 years old and performing faultlessly. The only issue is the interior paint. Wonderful car

[@MaurandisDaRadusFilms]

This car is so great and timeless...I agree.

[@judebrown2672]

Me too. 1998 not ever an issue. Best car I have ever owned. Interior paint was fixed by an eBay purchase. I sponged the dark gray rubber paint on and looks new again. Mines in yellowstone... Bright yellow. See ya.

[@welshshepherd1921]

Volico / VLC paint £28 on eBay , I have the 1997 230 kompressor in mint condition, did have the common paint peel on the centre console, with the above paint , perfect again

[@kevinrollins7921]

I just removed all my interior pieces with this problem. Stripped the coating with paint stripper, and repainted and clear coat. Like new again.

[@sandyostroumoff405]

Any issues with the rear triangle windows not coming up? Also how often do you change your hydraulic fluid for the roof

[@BrickVids]

The SLK R170 is a great car, reliable engines, amazing vario roof and superb roadster design! 100% collector!!

[@welshshepherd1921]

I have the 1997 230 kompressor in bright silver and love it

[@BrickVids]

@@welshshepherd1921 silver too 😎😉, with black and scarlet red interior 99' 200 136PS 💯💯🔥🔥 M111 superb and robust engine.

[@welshshepherd1921]

@@BrickVids yep with the black in scarlet interior

[@SinanRawther]

@@welshshepherd1921 im still trying to get my hands on one of em

[@r-jthecookie3126]

@@welshshepherd1921 Same, tho im thinking about a red paint job because i lowkey prerfer the red version.

[@pieromontemaggioreschreibe2615]

Probably a leading example of Mercedes Benz advantages on design. Definitely one of my favorites. Cars .

[@dannyjackson5883]

My 230k 98 model has now reached 150 k miles, I've looked after it properly and it's never let me down. I want r170 amg 32

[@Mr04hayabusa]

My wife and I love our 03 Mercedes-Benz slk 230 kompressor

[@edmorales6741]

I have an SLK 230 and love it. Great car! Reliable and beautiful.

[@tommyolsen8224]

Love our SLK R170 ❤

[@edmaluf]

Definitely more beautiful than the R171.

[@atatexan]

Very good orientation video. I have owned my SLK320 for four years and learned several new things.

[@thomaskopf1120]

I love my 230 K, built 1999, incredible quality and fun driving it!

[@alepepperoni2563]

Beautiful car

[@bmwrepaircrew8848]

Thanks for uploading! Please add any vintage Mercedes videos from this era that you have!

[@Fernandwinnie]

I have a facelift 320 V6. Lovely car.

[@ricardocardoso9863]

I have one 230 bayed at 1997 and i love it now as in the first day .It is a wonderful car.

[@clubblendorange]

Thank you for this superb Video! 🔝👍🏻 The 170 makes little problems. Main Problem is the rust. A thick layer of corrosion protecters is vital.

[@DarkSphinxx]

you can get an r170 for like 2k now - amazing to experience this car before everything goes electric

[@visageuk3804]

I bought a 230k for my wife, (8yrs ago) the most reliable, robust, beautiful car and a such pleasure to drive, if want to service yourself, its so easy also, its a true classic (almost) SO BUY one, before the prices sky rocket u wont regret

[@welshshepherd1921]

I bought the 230 full service history, two owner car with 102k on the clock , no rust , and love it she’s 23 years old 1997 and is definitely a modern classic

[@mikie47]

Just bought a 28,000mi 1998 kompressor for US8,000. Love it.

[@joshooahh]

This video is so a e s t h e t i c

[@peter455sd]

Excellent video

[@Larochaess]

0:00 ROVR Intro 0:11 video Intro 3:50 Bodyshell 7:40 Attachment 8:03 Attachment maintenance 9:43 Vario roof 16:55 Vario roof maintenance 19:33 Locking 21:18 Electrical 21:46 Electrical maintenance 21:57 Instrument Cluster 22:46 Instrument Cluster maintenance 23:05 Radio/Sound system 24:16 wipers 25:00 Wipers maintenance 25:15 Loghtning 26:14 Lightning maintenance 26:33 AC 28:31 seats 29:26 airbags 31:10 Engine 34:08 Manual transmition 34:26 Automatic Transmitoon 34:44 Suspension/Damping 35:16 Axle (front) 35:40 Axle (rear) 36:01 Wheels/tyres 38:06 Stering 38:49 Brakes 39:39 Fuel System 40:13 Maintenance 42:52 Accesories

[@Scherling12]

My SLK 25 years old and 51000 km ❤

[@r-jthecookie3126]

Do you even drive it or is it more of a pushing around?

[@Scherling12]

@@r-jthecookie3126 I SLK have been driving singe 1998 have now done 52789 km Drive when the sun shining SLK has Never experienced rain

[@r-jthecookie3126]

@@Scherling12 Are you possibly from Germany? Your grammar at least fits in to that pattern. Anyways, I was just making fun of the low mileage, I know many slk owners only taking it for a ride in bright sunshine and good days.

[@yuan-kim354]

Good first commentary

[@nick2203]

Thanks for sharing

[@jmin8400]

The 1994 Crash test at 4:30 makes sense, because the final design was set in January 1993 and finalized in September 1993.

[@JShine-tp6hx]

My SLK.....love it...!!

[@dannyjackson5883]

Great video

[@antonioluzon3075]

Tienes que tener 1 para saber el amor que se siente teniéndolo. Yo lo tengo y AMO ESTE COCHE!! 0 problems.

[@stanleyguzman102]

Yo te comprendo perfecta mente

[@kingmason7]

I agree… younger people love it a lot. Older men in their 50’s love …. Every person who has seen me with it, say it makes sense for you… they say it fits you.

[@energymc22]

Lovely cars, shame about the standard fit self rusting feature not shown on this video. You can actually hear the rusting process if you listen carefully on quiet winter nights.

[@deangallup3630]

The perfect mix of a 1955 gullwing Mercedes and a miata.

[@Showza83]

Wife and I have a 2000 230, 5 speed, 74k miles on the clock. Great weekend car. Just put a bigger crank pulley on it and has power like it should have had from the factory. Have had no mechanical issues aside from the occasional coil pack or MAF.

[@mahmoudsawi3418]

My car ❤ سيارتي ❤

[@cliff465]

I've always wanted a SLK230 R170 since its launch back in 1996. In 2018 I came across my dream car and without hesitation I aquired this beautiful car... never been so happy. Are there any forums one can join?

[@tommyolsen8224]

Cliff R Follow my Instagram the_black_slk

[@richardbower7794]

Cliff. There is a really good owners club in the 4 countries of the UK. Google Mercedes Benz Club UK.

[@hardcorehardo]

Mercedes of the late 90s wanted to be young and dynamic even though their cars were almost exclusively sold to old people

[@Fernandwinnie]

Because the had money and taste

[@retr0r4cer]

Great cars, the 6 speed r170 is very rare now, only autos left.

[@richardbower7794]

Our 2004 R170 SLK200 kompressor is the 6-speed manual. Almost 90k miles now, still drives like new. Still makes us smile. :-)

[@gianfrancoa]

I was able to find a 6spd SLK320, what a car

[@Aznag1980]

I Also have one from 2003 and its 6 speed I dont think its rare Restyling Is 6 speed

[@zhurbich]

Bruh on that roll over test that dummy hit the ground pretty hard

[@jameslebron8568]

Amo la slk 250 Meb la...R172 è il Santo Graal delle SLK

[@mahmoudsawi3418]

My caar ❤❤

[@smakersify]

Look at that ODO....

[@montazownianr1]

Fuck! I want this car!

[@r-jthecookie3126]

i have silver slk. Seems like most germans were pretty boring back then because i couldnt get hands on an slk with a cool color but in good condition. Maybe ill get it a paint job some day idk

[@anghor4957]

More and more about our SLK R170 kzbin.info/aero/PLzYP0XSc4f_EM6kIu7lw-rgL9d1RAjzc8

[@marciocolazante]

Exactly at 6:14 - 😮

[@florinstroescu2305]

It worth buying a SH r170 with over 200 k now in 2019?

[@Rindy3105]

Of course

[@xItzViRuSx]

Bought this car for $3,600 and put about $2,000 in parts and cosmetics. Was able to do all the work myself and save the cash(No Mechanical Experience). Great car just learn how to DIY or pay the $$. I had a blown head gasket so I decided to go knuckles deep.

[@LEGIJAANTE]

NAJBOLJI CABRIO SVIH VREMENA BRAVO MERCEDES VISTE No.1. Das bestes Cabrio Allerzeiten brawo Mercedes Benz Meiner ist MB CABRIO SLK230 kompressor B.J.9/ 2000 215000KM, alles tip-top Ante Leko Island Hvar CROATIA *Villa Bella Vista Hvar * google

[@oldmanrock7542]

We have a 99 230. Great car. Horrible seats.

[@mr.rellik1090]

The seats are like sitting on a flat rock

[@oldmanrock7542]

@@mr.rellik1090 Don't tell the Swedes but I put Volvo seats in it.

[@adamwood1873]

Great anymore?

[@princeshelteradjorlolo9487]

Can l the windscreen and the dashboard

[@princeshelteradjorlolo9487]

Can I get the windscreen and the dashboard

[@user-ne7jo3mu1j]

Επισκευή οροφής μερσεντες

[@gurumeditation8911]

The R172 is the angel of the SLK series, I love mine. But I'd take the R170 over the R171 anytime, that one is just fugly. The 170 at least looks like a real Merc.

[@kingc3331]

Rust is a Big Problem. My slk has a lot of rust

[@stringsattached67]

Not if you live where there isn't snow and road salt.. I have a 2009 SLK 350 with zero rust anywhere on it . Of course I won't drive it in the winter so that's probably why .

[@jmin8400]

@@stringsattached67 Really irrelevant, as there are way different engineering standards between an R171 and the R170 engineered in the early-mid 90s. Nearly 13 years apart.

[@andrewcumming4018]

I had one, a 320slk, low ks. Nothing but trouble. Cost me $18000 the first year I had it in repairs. Nice car to drive, terribly cheap nasty plastic dashboard that peeled its soft touch skin after a few years use. Great engineering, but not a classic.

[@DieselKoks]

31:28 where's the turbo ?

[@droge192]

SLKs do not have turbos. They have a supercharger, located under the air intake on the left side of the engine, as you're looking at it.

[@DieselKoks]

@@droge192 That's why I'm asking

[@markcarter9476]

We had a SLK230 with full AMG body kit for 15 years! The wife loved it, it was her car after all, but I had different feelings. The style, build quality and that magic folding roof were all fabulous. However, the auto box just sucked all the power from the engine and the overall driving experience was deeply flawed. Boring and frankly dangerous as when overtaking the kick down produced a lot of noise and not much else. After being stranded on the wrong side of the road too many times I gave up overtaking in the SLK, it was safer.

[@gianfrancoa]

Yes, makes no sense on having this car automatic. I waited 3 years to find a 6 speed one.

[@t.versteeg3723]

Turbocharged? The SLK is Supercharged! There is no turbo.

[@lmavila77]

T. Versteeg yes, weird error in an otherwise very informative engine. Error of translation I would think .

[@jaypeacock2810]

T. Versteeg kompressor is the name for the Germans use for supercharger

[@2229042]

Chrysler shit quality!

[@droge192]

What? This isn't a Chrysler Crossfire, fool. It's a 100% Mercedes SLK.