5.7

fairly significant
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
15,333 miles

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problem #3

Jan 202007

SLK 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 25,000 miles
I received a recall notice about 4 weeks ago for my 2002 Mercedes Benz Slk 320 due to a faulty brake / stop light design. The left stop light bulb had already burned out several months ago, and the socket was warped from the heat. It was replaced, but the new bulb failed again this month. Today I called the dealership I purchased from, bill ussery motors of coral gables, fl and I was told, "your VIN number is not covered by the recall." If not, then why did Mercedes Benz usa mail me a recall letter and why is the bulb assembly defective"?" dozens of other Slk owners on a Mercedes internet message board are facing the same run around from their dealers!

- Miami Beach, FL, USA

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problem #2

Oct 312006

SLK 6-cyl

  • Automatic transmission
  • 21,000 miles
: the contact stated while applying brake pressure at various speeds, the brake lights failed to illuminate without warning. The dealer and manufacturer were alerted and agreed the vehicle was included in the NHTSA recall, # 05V505000, concerning brake lights. However, both refused to repair the vehicle under the recall.

- Phoenix, AZ, USA

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problem #1

Jul 192006

SLK

  • miles
Rear brake light melted in socket so I am unable to replace the bulb. Mb dealer says I may need a whole new rear tail light assembly.

- Annapolis, MD, USA

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