Interior Rearview Mirror problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK

One problem related to interior rearview mirror has been reported for the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2003 Mercedes Benz SLK based on all problems reported for the 2003 SLK.

1 Interior Rearview Mirror problem

Failure Date: 06/01/2010

The interior rearview mirror in a 2003 Mercedes Benz Slk230 (r170) had a fluid leak. The mirror is supposed to be a chromatic auto-dimming device. Due to the fluid leak all of the darkening agent has migrated to the center of the mirror. The mirror no longer auto dims, it creates multiple objects due to glare and internal reflection. It is completely unusable in it's current condition. The manufacturer of this mirror magna donnelley used to offer free replacement of these devices, which have a long track record of failing, but now no longer do. The replacement cost of the device is approx. $200 with a $100 install charge by the dealer.


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