1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

After decades of debate about whether to install a hardtop on a Mercedes-Benz two-seat convertible, the engineers at Daimler-Benz unveiled the company’s first power retractable hardtop on the all-new SLK-Class at the Turin Motor Show on 22 April 1996. The new SLK was part fun-loving roadster, part sleek coupe, and a come-to-life transformer at the touch of a button. After a 50 year absence, the SLK 230 Kompressor was one of the first modern Mercedes models to feature a supercharger. The car was able to satisfy the most discerning of Mercedes’ customers thanks to numerous options available, including both manual and automatic transmissions. Harkening back to Mercedes-Benz’s most iconic cars from earlier in the century, the SLK created a completely new class of cars ready to help Mercedes usher in the new millennium in style. 

Highlights

• Finished in Brilliant Silver Metallic over two-tone Oyster and Quartz leather

• Powered by a 2.3-liter "M111” supercharged inline-four and mated to a five-speed automatic transmission

• Displaying just under 69,000 miles at the time of listing

• In preparation for sale, the car was recently serviced, at which time the car was fully tuned and maintained, including the replacement of the engine mounts, although only one mount showed signs of wear; additionally, the tires were replaced only a few hundred miles prior

• Radio replaced with a single DIN car stereo with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, utilizing a Rimoody nine-inch touchscreen radio with Bluetooth AM/FM/ iOS/Mirror Link TF/USB/AUX input multimedia player with a backup camera 

• Headliner upgraded with a black replacement

• Power-operated, folding hard top

• Clean CARFAX Vehicle History Report

Features

This car is equipped with, but not limited to, the following options:

• 292 - Side airbag

• 309 - Cup holder

• 441 - Adjustable steering column

• 461 - Instruments with miles and English legend

• 494 - US version 

• 551 - Antitheft alarm system

• 580 - Air conditioning

• 600 - Headlamp cleaning system 

• 669 - Spare wheel folding

• 673 - High-capacity battery

• 873 - Seater heater for both left and right seats

• 875 - Heated windshield washer system

• 916 - Fuel tank with large volume

Known Imperfections

• Minor stone chips

• The trunk-mounted CD changer has been disconnected, but is noted to have been fully functioning at the time

Included

• Owner's manual

• Tool kit

• Wind deflector

Ownership History

According to the accompanying CARFAX Vehicle History Report, this 1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor was sold new in Dallas, Texas. The car only stayed with the original owner, the current owner’s uncle, for eight months when it was passed to the current owner’s mother with 3,127 miles. They retained the car for the next 18 years, at which point the current owner acquired it with approximately 42,000 miles in July 2016.

Hagerty Marketplace has confirmed a clean title status, the owner maintains the title in hand and will send it to the Hagerty Marketplace team to be reassigned to the new owner after the auction is complete.

Sales Tax Notice to Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia Bidders: Because this car is located in Florida, Hagerty Marketplace may be required to collect and remit Florida sales tax on your purchase, even if you plan to register it outside of Florida. Unlike most other states, the states of Arkansas, Mississippi, and West Virginia may not provide a full credit against sales taxes paid to Florida. For additional information, please consult this publication and your own tax advisor regarding sales taxes applicable to cars located in Florida that are sold to residents of another state.

Optional vehicle service contract available for $1,200. Learn more about the program here. *Sales tax may be applicable.