you might want to check out these websites in regards to your SLK. It seems that MB has had an awful run of problems with these cars and the people have voiced their opinions.

http://www.lemonmb.com
http://www.mercedesproblems.com

Good luck.

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'94 SL500 Tourmaline Green, 120K miles as of February 27, 2005.

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