MERCEDES-BENZ, The SLK models: The R171 - Paperback

by Bernd S. Koehling (Author)

Discover the Mercedes-Benz R171 SLK. Updated in March 2017, this 210-page guide tells you everything about its history; it explains in detail VIN/FIN and data card and comes with a comprehensive buyer's guide. These are some of the topics covered:

• Development of the R171
• Trouble shooting the vario roof
• M272 balance shaft issues
• R171 buyer's guide
• The COMAND system
• The SLK55 AMG and SLK55 Black Series
• The SLK55 AMG Asia Cup
• The special editions
• The Brabus SLK
• The VIN/FIN and data card explained
• R171 model codes
• Technical specifications

This guide ends with a free e-book offer. Enjoy!

Author Biography

With over 25 books and e-books written about Mercedes-Benz cars, Bernd S. Koehling has proven to be an authority on the brand. Those books cover cars from the 1936 170V to the 2012 SL R231.

Bernd has been involved in the Mercedes scene since the early 1970s, when he restored his first 170 Cabrio B. Since then he has not only owned many classic Mercedes including a 220S, 300d Adenauer, 200D, 250SE, 280SE coupe 3.5, 300SEL, 350SL, 280E, 450SE, SLK230, he has also gained a wealth of knowledge and experience, which he shares with his readers in his books.

Mercedes has always been considered one of his favorite car manufacturers and Bernd has driven almost all Mercedes models built since the 1950s. His other weakness revolves around British cars, here especially Jaguar and Alvis.