Wiper problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK

One problem related to wiper has been reported for the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Wiper problem

Failure Date: 02/08/2013

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.


Other Visibility related problems of the 1999 Mercedes Benz SLK

Visibility problems
1
Wiper problems
1


SLK Service Bulletins
SLK Safety Recalls
SLK Defect Investigations