MYRModel Year Report

2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230

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2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230
RENDERED 2026-08-02T12:16:08.729Z

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 22 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz SLK230 Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2000 highlighted. 1998: 34 complaints 1998 1999: 59 complaints 1999 2000: 22 complaints 2000 2001: 31 complaints 2001 2004: 4 complaints 2004
2000: 22 complaints
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YearComplaints
199834
199959
200022
200131
20044

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 22 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

5 of 22 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

EXTERIOR LIGHTING

3 of 22 total reports mention: exterior lighting.

AIR BAGS

2 of 22 total reports mention: air bags.

FIRE INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ SLK230. WHILE DRIVING 25 MPH, THE CONTACT HEARD AN EXPLOSION NEAR THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR, FOLLOWED BY A BURNING SMELL.

NHTSA ODI report, 20080529

VISIBILITY

1 of 22 total reports mentions: visibility.

VISIBILITY

1 of 22 total reports mentions: visibility.

SAFETY TIMELINE

No recalls on file for this model year.

I 20050922 — PE (closed 20051202)

BRAKE LAMP FAILURE

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (5 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for exterior lighting issues (3 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (2 reports on file for this year).
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230?

The most-reported component is exterior lighting:brake lights, accounting for 23% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2000 Mercedes Benz SLK230 have?

No recalls are on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.