Technical Service Bulletins (TSBs) for the 1999 SLK230 are official communications between Mercedes-Benz & their dealerships that describe processes for troubleshooting or fixing certain common problems. All vehicle manufacturers are required by U.S. law to make their TSBs available to the public.

STEERING

• TSB #LI46.15-P-058505

  Date Announced:

  FEB 25, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10167002

  Creaking noise when making vertical or longitudinal adjustment to electrical steering column Read More »

TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM

• TSB #SB-090930

  Date Announced:

  JUN 05, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030964

  MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

• TSB #SB-090930

  Date Announced:

  JUN 05, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030964

  MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #SB-090930

  Date Announced:

  JUN 05, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030964

  MERCEDES: THE LIMITED WARRANTY ON THE SBC HYDRAULIC UNIT FOR MODELS 211, MODEL 219 AND MODELS 230 WAS EXTENDED FROM THE ORIGINAL 4 YEARS/50,000 MILES TO 10 YEARS WITH NO MILEAGE LIMITATION. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:MASTER CYLINDER

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DIFFERENTIAL PROPORTIONAL VALVE

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:WHEEL CYLINDERS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:DRUM

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:CALIPER

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:ROTOR

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

• TSB #TSB-42-10-109

  Date Announced:

  JUN 15, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030929

  MERCEDES: CORROSION PROTECTION COATINGS FOR BRAKE COMPONENTS AND HARDWARE MAY BE DAMAGED AND OR STRIPPED AWAY IF HIGHLY CONCENTRATED ACID BASED CLEANERS ARE USED. Read More »

PARKING BRAKE

• TSB #SB-P-047527

  Date Announced:

  JUL 31, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030939

  MERCEDES: PARKTRONIC INTERMITTENTLY NOT FUNCTIONING. THE FUNCTION WORKS AGAIN AFTER A SHORT TIME OR DISTANCE. WHEN THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PARKTRONIC SYSTEM IS DEACTIVATED. Read More »

• TSB #SB-P-047527

  Date Announced:

  JUL 31, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030939

  MERCEDES: PARKTRONIC INTERMITTENTLY NOT FUNCTIONING. THE FUNCTION WORKS AGAIN AFTER A SHORT TIME OR DISTANCE. WHEN THE FOOT OPERATED PARKING BRAKE IS APPLIED, THE PARKTRONIC SYSTEM IS DEACTIVATED. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

• TSB #LI-58-40

  Date Announced:

  DEC 16, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10033070

  XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. Read More »

• TSB #033008

  Date Announced:

  APR 24, 2008

  NHTSA ID:

  #10022893

  CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. Read More »

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:GASOLINE

• TSB #22992

  Date Announced:

  MAY 11, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #606293

  CONDITIONS WITH HESITATION AFTER A COLD START AND ROUGH SHIFT 1-2 AND 2-3 DURING WARM UP. *TT Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

• TSB #LI82.95-P-056655

  Date Announced:

  JUL 12, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10167564

  Customer experiences low battery conditions, resulting in jump starts, and eventually requiring battery replacement. Read More »

• TSB #LI82.85-P-055695

  Date Announced:

  JUL 08, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10167563

  The COMAND unit does not start or the COMAND display remains dark. The COMAND unit cannot be operated. Note: The problem disappears after a lengthy idle period (>6h) or after interrupting the power supply (circuit 30). Read More »

• TSB #LI83.00-P-052510

  Date Announced:

  FEB 22, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10135917

  Malfunctions of various control units and/or on-board power supply problems caused by water in the control unit tray under the driver/front passenger seat (dislocated, pinched or leaking condensation ... Read More »

• TSB #LI-58-40

  Date Announced:

  DEC 16, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10033070

  XENTRY (MERCEDES): ENGINE WARNING LAMP IS CURRENTLY ON OR WAS ON AND A DELAY FAULT OF THE CAMSHAFT ADJUST TO CURRENT OR STORED IN THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT. MODELS 171, 203, 209, 211, 219, 221, 216, 230, 164, 251, AND 403. Read More »

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL

• TSB #SB-P-047124

  Date Announced:

  JUL 06, 2009

  NHTSA ID:

  #10030941

  MERCEDES: CRACKING NOISE FROM THE AREA OF THE INSTRUMENT PANEL/FIREWALL WHEN CORNERING, DURING THROTTLE LIFT OFF AND ON UNEVEN ROADS. Read More »

VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS

• TSB #23/98-3

  Date Announced:

  OCT 27, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #603210

  COMPLAINTS OF NO/POOR HF VOLUME ON TELEPHONE OR NO HF OPERATION ON TELEPHONE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Read More »

• TSB #PSIMBNA82112

  Date Announced:

  SEP 01, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #603009

  VARIOUS INFORMATION ON INSTALLATION OF CD CHANGER AND CELULAR TELEPHONE ( CTEL ) SYSTEMS FOR 129, 170 AND OTHER MODELS. *YC Read More »

VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR

• TSB #887039

  Date Announced:

  MAR 16, 2005

  NHTSA ID:

  #10014583

  SEAL BETWEEN EXTERIOR REAR VIEW MIRROR HOUSING AND DOOR. *TT Read More »

VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER

• TSB #LI82.30-P-059239

  Date Announced:

  JUN 23, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10136035

  Complaints about poor wiping effect of winshield wiper Read More »

STRUCTURE

• TSB #LI77.30-P-056644

  Date Announced:

  JUL 25, 2013

  NHTSA ID:

  #10167557

  Water entry through front section of retractable hardtop with the following localization: - Partial water entry in the area of the side seals to the A-pillar (for area see Fig. 1) when accelerating/braking the vehicle. Read More »

TIRES

• TSB #PSIMBNA00106

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #602732

  INFORMATION ON TIRE MOUNTING/ DEMOUNTING PROCEDURE FOR SPORT PACKAGE WHEEL. *YC Read More »

WHEELS

• TSB #PSIMBNA00106

  Date Announced:

  OCT 01, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #602732

  INFORMATION ON TIRE MOUNTING/ DEMOUNTING PROCEDURE FOR SPORT PACKAGE WHEEL. *YC Read More »

SEATS

• TSB #LI91.25-P-059380

  Date Announced:

  JUL 10, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10166099

  Pneumatic comfort systems with insufficient performance, entirely inoperative or leaky. Read More »

EQUIPMENT

• TSB #LI82.85-P-058582

  Date Announced:

  MAR 03, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10167525

  Apple products (iPhone or iPod) are not charged via the serial USB interface of the COMAND Online control unit (A40/3) in the stowage compartment of the center console. Read More »

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

• TSB #LI82.70-P-060004

  Date Announced:

  OCT 14, 2014

  NHTSA ID:

  #10135628

  iPhone mobile phone: Various complaints after software update to iOS8 Read More »

• TSB #23/98-3

  Date Announced:

  OCT 27, 1998

  NHTSA ID:

  #603210

  COMPLAINTS OF NO/POOR HF VOLUME ON TELEPHONE OR NO HF OPERATION ON TELEPHONE ON SOME VEHICLES. *YC Read More »

UNKNOWN OR OTHER

• TSB #29992

  Date Announced:

  JUN 08, 1999

  NHTSA ID:

  #606700

  CONCERNS WITH CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON WITH CODE P0100, P0170. *TT Read More »