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NHTSA Crash Test Results
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) did not test
this vehicle model.
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Frontal Crash:
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Rating:
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Driver
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Passenger
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Side Crash:
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Rating:
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Front Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rear Seat
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Not tested by NHTSA
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Rollover Resistance:
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Rating:
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Rollover Resistance
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Not tested by NHTSA
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The National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) provides 3
different ratings -
full-width frontal crash test
,
side impact crash test
, and
rollover resistance
. The frontal crash test indicates how
well the safety features and restraints
will protect an occupant in a head-on
collision. The side-impact test conveys
the chance of a severe chest injury,
while the rollover resistance rating
estimates the risk of rolling over in a
single vehicle crash.
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IIHS Crash Test Results
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IIHS Crash Test Results for the
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 are not available in CARFAX Safety
& Reliability Ratings.
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Low-Speed Damage Repair
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Front Crash
Description:
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Front Crash Cost:
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Front into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Front into angle barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear Crash
Description:
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Rear Crash Cost:
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Rear into flat barrier
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Not tested by IIHS
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Rear into pole
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Not tested by IIHS
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Average Damage Per
Test
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Not tested by IIHS
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Insurance Institute for Highway
Safety (IIHS) conducts four 5
mph crash tests to assess bumper
performance. These results
convey how well this
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230
bumpers will protect the car
body from damage in low-speed
collisions.
Low-speed damage repair
costs are obtained from
the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety,
Highway Loss Data
Institute.
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Injury, Collision, & Theft
Indicators
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Index:
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Score:
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Rating:
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Injury Index
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54
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Substantially better than average
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Collision Index
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118
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Average
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Theft Index
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71
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Average
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These scores are stated
in relative terms, with
100 being the average
for all cars in each
category. Scores greater
than 100 represent
higher risk in each
category. For example,
an injury indicator
score of 122 means that
a passenger in this
model is 22% more likely
to be injured in an
accident.
The injury,
collision, and
theft indicators
for this
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230
are provided by
the Insurance
Institute for
Highway Safety,
Highway Loss
Data Institute.
Learn
more
about these
results.
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Safety Recalls
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The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued no
safety recalls for this 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230.
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This 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 safety recall information was provided by the Insurance Institute
for Highway Safety, Highway Data Loss Institute and is derived from the
National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration
list of safety recalls. Please call the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration Auto Safety Hotline at
1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236) to report safety defects or to obtain information on
cars, trucks, child seats, and highway or traffic safety. CARFAX does not review,
validate or edit the information and statements provided by the National Highway
Traffic and Saftey Administration, which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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J.D. Power Ratings
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J.D. Power and Associates uses selected highlights from the firm's quality and
customer satisfaction syndicated studies
to create the Power Ratings at the model-level. These ratings and awards are based on
model rankings within each vehicle segment, whereas Power Circle Ratings compare all
models across segments.
All information provided by J.D. Power and Associates is proprietary information owned
by J.D. Power and Associates and is protected by U.S. and international copyright law
and conventions. Reproduction of this information, in whole or in part, by any means
is prohibited without the express written consent of J.D. Power and Associates, other
than printing copies of the JDPA content by site visitors for their personal use. J.D.
Power and Associates® is a registered trademark of J.D. Power and Associates.
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Identifix Reliability Ratings
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Category:
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Comments:
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Rating:
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Engine
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No data from source
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Transmission & Driveline
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No data from source
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Steering & Suspension
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No data from source
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Brakes
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No data from source
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Heating & Air Conditioning
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No data from source
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Starting & Charging
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No data from source
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Accessories
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No data from source
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This
1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK CLASS
reliability
information was provided by Identifix.
Identifix is the nation's largest technical
support service for the aftermarket auto repair
industry. CARFAX does not review, validate or edit
the information and statements provided by Identifix,
which do not represent the opinion of CARFAX.
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Original Manufacturer Warranty
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Coverage:
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Years/Mileage:
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Basic
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Drivetrain
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Emissions
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2 years or 24,000 miles
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Corrosion
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4 years or 50,000 miles
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Transferable
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Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered.
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Roadside Assistance
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Roadside assistance provided to all owners.
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Safety Belt & Inflatable Restraint
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No data from source
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Specific Components
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8 years or 80,000 miles
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Notes:
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Manufacturer covers emissions components under basic warranty. Emissions coverage may vary by state. Refer to owners manual for specific details. Transferable: not cost, unlimited owners covered. Roadside assistance provided to all owners. Basic warranty includes tires, batteries, and adjustments.
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This 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK 230 warranty information
has been provided by J&L Warranty Pros.
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New Car Test Drive Review
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Summary:
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Mercedes reinvents the roadster.
By Ray Thursby, NewCarTestDrive.com
Many of us have a soft spot in our hearts for traditional sports cars. In quantifiable ways, the new breed, as exemplified by the SLK, is better. Safer, faster, and more environmentally friendly, they represent a high point in automotive design. Mercedes-Benz has put a lot of value into the SLK, from basic design to sophisticated powertrain to all the standard comfort and convenience features. But we stop short of calling it the best of the new breed. Buyers choose sports cars by subjective measurements, and there are two other new Teutonic roadsters with distinctive personalities of their own. But if you're interested in any of these seductive newcomers we strongly recommend spending some time with the SLK before making a final decision. It's a unique achievement, even for a company that specializes in the best of everything. |
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Overview:
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Sports cars have been with us in one form or another for almost as long as there have been internal-combustion engines propelling wheeled vehicles. At various times, the market for them has expanded and contracted; one such period of shrinkage began in the late 1960s, leaving only a few contenders, most of them high-priced, to satisfy the demand of a small but steady market for high-performance two-seaters. Then came the Mazda Miata. Cute, fun and affordable, it was an instant success. No real psychic ability was needed to see that other small, frisky sporting machines would follow. Now, there are three new members of the sports-car clan. All three--BMW's Z3, Porsche's Boxster and the Mercedes-Benz SLK--are competing in a niche slightly above the Miata, yet below stalwarts in the Jaguar XK8 and Porsche 911 class. All three newcomers are impressive. All fit into a fairly narrow price window centered at about $40,000, all are well-equipped, and all promise as much over-the-road fun as most drivers can stand. Each carries a company name synonymous with performance, quality and engineering, and each comes from a company with plenty of sports car-building experience. By the time the first SLKs hit the showroom, the little coupe/roadster had already proven itself good enough to win the North American Car of the Year award. Will it be good enough for you?
Read the complete
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK review
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© 2002 NewCarTestDrive.com
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