Passenger Air Bag Off 2005 Mercedes-Benz SLK

LeonardoDaBenz

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#2 · May 7, 2026

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Avel Du

63,865 posts · Joined 2015

#3 · May 7, 2026

Not finding anything with a couple of quick searches, but do know that it has been asked before.

@Sneaky Pete @efair @i860 may know.

 

LeonardoDaBenz

33,451 posts · Joined 2016

#4 · May 7, 2026

CMK100 said:

Hello

I'm a new SLK owner and of course my daughter wants to have a ride in the car! But she isn't yet 12/13 and I have searched high and low but cannot find anywhere to buy the transponders to turn off the air bag when she is in the seat or a car seat that has the transponders in.

Help!

Charlotte

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Is it legal wherever you are to turn off safety-related features?

 

Avel Du

63,865 posts · Joined 2015

#5 · May 7, 2026

Depends on location.
Some countries REQUIRE the air bag off for babies and infant if travelling in the front seat, booster seats may also be required.

Depends on country and possibly state.

UK

Yes, children can legally sit in the front seat in the UK at any age, provided they use the correct child seat or booster seat until they are 12 years old or 135cm tall. If a rear-facing seat is used in the front, the airbag mustbe deactivated. For forward-facing seats, move the seat as far back as possible.

 

Avel Du

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#6 · May 7, 2026

I’d also check the insurance company, especially where medical care is not free at source.

 

Avel Du

63,865 posts · Joined 2015

#7 · May 7, 2026

One other thought for countries with annual road worthyness test (Subject to local requirements, airbag may need to be operational for the test.