Visibility Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230

Table 1 shows three common visibility related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230. The number one most common problem is related to the interior rearview mirror (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the power window (one problem).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK230

Problem Category Number of Problems
Interior Rearview Mirror problems
5
Power Window problems
1
Wiper problems
1

Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK230

The Interior Rearview Mirror problem

The interior rear view mirror in my 2001 mercedes Slk230 (r170 model) is an self-dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirror contained a fluid which leaked out, causing the self-dimming feature to fail. So basically, I'm blinded by approaching headlights whenever I drive at night.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

The power window will only go down half way, do to a loose screw.   Read details...

The Wiper problem

Vehicle type is 2001 Mercedes Benz Slk230 (r170 model). The inside rear view mirror is an electrochromic self dimming mirror that has no manual backup. The mirrors fail losing their ability to provide dimming against rear approaching headlights causing the driver to either be blinded or to have to   Read details...


Visibility related problems in other Mercedes Benz SLK230 model year vehicles:



SLK230 Service Bulletins
SLK230 Defect Investigations