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Mercedes-Benz SLK280 R171
3 generations · 3 engine options · data across all years of the SLK280 R171 platform.
2,465
Labor times
25,990
Torque specs
5,258
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
40
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 2008 3.0L V6 M272
$14,220
~$2,844/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
2008
1 engine option
3.0L V6 M272
RWD
2007
1 engine option
3.0L V6 M272
RWD
2006
1 engine option
3.0L V6 M272
RWD
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