Buying a used Mercedes SLK?

I would like to buy a used SLK in winter for use in summer purely for pleasure in retirement, What do I need to look for when buying?

Asked on 29 October 2015 by S Prabhu

Answered by Honest John

First model: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mercedes-benz/slk-r1.../
Second model: www.honestjohn.co.uk/carbycar/mercedes-benz/slk-r1.../
Unsurprisingly, the main problem area is the operaion of the folding hardtop.

Tags: buying a used convertible

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