Looks like my 2003 SLK2003 is plagued with the same oil leak problem as my 1990 300CE. Its common for the 103/104 motors to develop oil leaks at the rear right (exhaust side) head gasket. But I would never have thought that the SLK would have the same problem. I was just checking on the car the other day since its been put away for the winter, and noticed a wet area on the back of the engine. Further investigating with a mirror and flash light showed that oil is seaping from the right rear head gasket. The car has only 9,000 miles on it and never been abused. Kinda depressing since the engine also has the annoying rattle from the CAM adjuster that seems to effect some SLK230's.

Just wondering if anyone else has noticed a small oil leak on from the rear of the engine head gasket on thier SLK230. I know for a fact it is not the valve cover.

Thanks all....