2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Review
Price Estimate: $4,141 - $6,240





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Edmunds' Expert Review
by the Edmunds Experts
Pros
- Much improved interior design, sports-carlike handling, strong and sweet-sounding V6, comfort and convenience of retractable hardtop.
Cons
- Costs more than peers, big blind spots when top is up.
What’s new
After seven years on the market, Mercedes redesigns the SLK for 2005. Potential buyers should also note that the company's complimentary scheduled maintenance program has been dropped.
Edmunds says
A fun-to-drive roadster that combines the safety and security of a hardtop, the wind-in-your-hair fun of a convertible and the European-brand cachet of a Mercedes all in one powerful and attractively styled package.
For sale near Murfreesboro, TN
45 listings
- $15,351fair price$1,188 above market
- 31,478 miles
- No accidents, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Carolina Auto Direct (290 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Stability Control
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Located in Lincolnton, NC
HIGHLIGHTED FEATURESSelected Trade-In: Experience the unique appeal and dependable performance of this carefully chosen, Carolina Auto Direct pre-owne...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBWK56FX5F051652
Stock: P2949
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-01-2025 - $8,995great price$3,014 below market
- 56,733 miles
- No accidents, 4 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Keen's Auto Sales (313 mi away)
- Leather Seats
- Multi-Zone Climate C...
- Auto Climate Control
- Trip Computer
- Stability Control
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Located in Union City, OH
RUNS GOOD AIR BAG LIGHT ON STABILITY CONTROL LIGHT
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
19 Combined MPG (16 City/23 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBWK56F45F046009
Stock: 046009
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 07-04-2025
Cost to Drive
Monthly estimates based on costs in Tennessee
$237/mo for SLK-Class SLK350
SLK-Class SLK350
vs
$149/mo
Avg. Compact Car
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class Owner Reviews
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Love Love Love It
4.5 out of 5 starsjohonna, 12/05/2013
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Roadster (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
By the title of my review, you should already know I absolutely love this car. I bought mine used with almost 100K miles for a song and it looks brand new. As many posters state, it does get a lot of attention which wasn't exactly my intention but every time people comment or give those looks I just chuckle because its actually the least expensive car I ever bought and not sure why … everyone doesn't have one :) It is in excellent condition and have absolutely no concerns with its reliability. Also, despite others complaints about the trunk, I was able to put a set of golf clubs, beach chair, small suitcase in the trunk with the top down!
Road Trip
4.88 out of 5 starsReadie Eddie, 10/01/2009
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Roadster (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
Road trip from eastern Minnesota through the Black Hills Area, South Dakota in early September 2009.It was hard to get everything in we wanted to take but the ride and performance were great. Approximately 1300 interstate miles and 500 mountain hairpin curves. Overall mileage was over 27 MPG. A great trip till I tried to clean off the grasshoppers. They just wont wash off. Front grill … and nose of the car is slowly getting better but I have never seen anything so hard to get clean.
The Most Underated Roadster
5 out of 5 starsvisimap, 11/11/2006
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Roadster (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
Despite the fact that US car magazines give this great roadster no credit, it is a fun to drive real sports car. I test drove a Boxter S, a Z4 and a TT and I liked the SLK best - especially since it is the only premium roadster with a retractable hard top. My SLK is a 6 speed manual with the AMG sports package. The way the manual tranny is mated to the engine is a thing of beauty. And, … it is so beautiful that people think I paid $100,000 for it!
The perfect car
5 out of 5 starsLon, 05/19/2007
2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class SLK350 2dr Roadster (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
I drove a few different convertibles, and was impressed with the folding hardtop (less unique than it used to be), heating system (airscarf), the performance, and great looks. I have had a good experience with the reliability of this car. I've driven 10,000 miles in 15 months, I have not experienced any problems. I have gotten as much as 28 mpg, though it's around 20 in the city.
2005 SLK-Class Highlights
Convertible
SLK350
Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee | $46,250 |
---|---|
Engine Type | Gas |
Combined MPG | 19 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $237/month |
Seating | 2 seats |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 9.8 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Warranty | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
Safety
Key safety features on the SLK-Class include:
- Alarm
- Stability Control
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