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Mercedes-Benz SLK250 years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 14 complaints about the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 since 2013, and 4 recalls have been issued. The 2013 model year has 8 complaints, more than any other year, led by body and engine problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
14
Recalls
4
Worst year
2013
Warranty extensions
3
Model years
2013-2015

Mercedes-Benz SLK250 years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes-Benz SLK250 years

Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

Mercedes-Benz SLK250 complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

201320142015

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes-Benz SLK250 problems

All model years combined.

  • Body
    5
  • Fuel system
    3
  • Engine
    3
  • Brakes
    1
  • Airbags
    1
  • Acceleration
    1

Mercedes-Benz SLK250 problems year by year

Tap a year to see its problems, recalls and what owners say.

YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2015-4Body20
2014-2Body20
2013-8Body36,50020

Recalls 4

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Mercedes-Benz SLK250 warranty extensions

Repairs the manufacturer covers beyond the normal warranty. Check whether your car and mileage qualify before paying for one of these.

Questions about the Mercedes-Benz SLK250

What years of the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes-Benz SLK250?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes-Benz SLK250?

Body, with 5 complaints across all years, followed by fuel system (3) and engine (3).

How many recalls does the Mercedes-Benz SLK250 have?

4 recalls between 2013 and 2015. The 2015 model year has the most, with 2.

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