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Chielsema Mar 30, 2024 · Updated Feb 25, 2025
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General Information

Name
SLK R170
Year
1999
Make
R170 200
Model
R170
Color
Blue
History
My 1999 SLK R170
Originally from Germany where the car was maintained by the book.
Somewhere between 2008 and 2015 the car was imported to the Netherlands where it was neglected.

Sadly in 2025 she developed some issues which where too expensive to repair
SLK R170 1999

SLK R170 1999

SLK R170 1999


SLK R170 1999


SLK R170 1999


SLK R170 1999


SLK R170 1999
SLK R170 1999

SLK R170 1999

Modifications

Drivetrain
Restored original 4 cylinder engine. (All parts new OEM)
-Replaced air-intake
-replaced the complete fuel system (from the tank all the way to the engine)
-replaced cooling system
-replaced ABS-sensors (idk where else to put)
-restored the engine block and shafts
-replaced steering dampener
Interior
-Repainted the interior
-rewired the audio system
-replaced all interior lights
-replaced ventilation resistor
-replaced side steps (metal once’s)
-fixed the left (driver side) door window motor
-redid the seals
I work with as many original parts as possible. Many of which I order at Mercedes self for that new quality.
Exterior
-Fixed the roofs hydraulic cilinders
-repainted: bonnet, trunk, pillars, wheel arches
-replaced rear lights
-restored outside black plastics
-restored the exhaust tip (being replaced by a supersprint soon)
-restored Mercedes emblem bonnet
-ceramic waxed the car
-replaced headlights wires
-replaced windshield wiper pump and restored the tank
Audio
JVC audio and stage 3 JBL
Lighting
Rewired all the lights (new OEM cables)
Prepping for LEDs
Exhaust
Restored Stock exhaust
Prepping for supersprint exhaust
Suspension
(Stock) no plans for now
Wheel and Tire
17 inch origineel wheels

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