Mercedes-Benz SLK: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from October 15, 2018 to October 22, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 538
- Typical mileage per year
- 8 800 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 39%
- Frame repairs
- 14%
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 2020 | 65 200 km | 51 300 – 89 800 | 53 |
| 7 | 2019 | 66 400 km | 54 400 – 96 800 | 61 |
| 8 | 2018 | 86 900 km | 69 800 – 104 700 | 92 |
| 9 | 2017 | 89 200 km | 73 900 – 116 800 | 67 |
| 10 | 2016 | 96 400 km | 71 900 – 119 800 | 84 |
| 11 | 2015 | 98 200 km | 72 700 – 126 500 | 48 |
| 12 | 2014 | 109 700 km | 91 200 – 139 600 | 41 |
| 13 | 2013 | 102 000 km | 94 000 – 120 100 | 44 |
| 14 | 2012 | 130 100 km | 105 700 – 159 500 | 47 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Mercedes-Benz SLK cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4–7 years | 27% | 5.4% | 74 |
| 8–11 years | 31% | 13% | 182 |
| 12 years and older | 50% | 17% | 210 |
| All ages | 39% | 14% | 466 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 15%Leaking, not just seepage: 1.5% | 10% | 10% | 22% |
| Transmission oil leak | 1.9%Leaking, not just seepage: 0% | 0% | 1.7% | 3.2% |
Mercedes-Benz SLK: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2018 Mercedes-Benz SLK?
- Cars of this age typically show about 86 900 km at inspection; half of them have between 69 800 and 104 700 km.
- How often does a used Mercedes-Benz SLK have body repairs?
- 39% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 14% had frame repairs.
- What problems do inspectors find on a Mercedes-Benz SLK?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (15%), Transmission oil leak (1.9%).
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- E-ClassInspected cars: 46 852 · 2003–2026
- S-ClassInspected cars: 18 227 · 2005–2026
- C-ClassInspected cars: 16 825 · 2008–2026
- GLCInspected cars: 9 376 · 2016–2026
- GLEInspected cars: 7 282 · 2014–2026
- CLSInspected cars: 7 254 · 2006–2023
- A-ClassInspected cars: 5 689 · 2014–2026
- CLAInspected cars: 4 718 · 2014–2026
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Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026