Table 1 shows two common structure related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Underbody Shield problems | |
| Structure problems |
The frame of my 1999 mercedes Slk 230 has broken for no apparent reason. I had new tires put on it and an aligned and two weeks later the frame broke near the axle. This vehicle has not been wrecked previously and the frame should be stronger than it was.
The inside rear mirror of my 1999 Mercedes Benz Slk 230 is an electro-chromic self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirror contained fluid has leaked out causing the self-dimming to fail to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights but instead to be dark and full of bubbles all the time. This causes a hazard as it eliminates rear view capability entirely. There are numerous other cases of this failure documented on line and I have heard that magna donnelly (the manufacturer) was replacing them up until a year ago for free but has stopped and now suggests that we buy a new ($240) or remanufactured one. This is a failure of a safety feature of the car.