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The 2020 Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class range of configurations is currently priced from $59,950.
The Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class 2020 prices range from $59,950 for the basic trim level Convertible Base to $121,660 for the top of the range Convertible Redart Edition.
Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Model | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to |
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SLC43 Redart Edition
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO | Price From: $105,820 |
Price To:
$121,660
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SLC300 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO | Price From: $59,950 |
Price To:
$117,480
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SLC300 Final Edition
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO | Price From: $66,660 |
Price To:
$88,880
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That’s not a huge mileage for an engine like this, and I wouldn’t expect to see timing chain stretch over that distance. However, it begs the question of how the vehicle has been serviced. Timing chains really should last the life of the car (or, at least, the engine) but if the engine hasn’t been treated to the correct oil changes and general maintenance, the timing chain can be one component that will suffer.
If the car was bought second-hand, it would be worth going through the service history to see if any scheduled servicing was skipped. This could be the root cause of the problem. It’s also important not to confuse a stretch timing chain with a worn chain tensioning system. The tensioner holds the chain tight, taking the slack out of it and allowing for some stretch to be taken up over the years of operation. If it fails or becomes weak, you might start to hear the chain rattling.
There hasn’t been a move by Mercedes-Benz Australia to fix this problem, which is not to say it hasn’t been noted by owners. But, really, a carmaker will only issue a recall for a fault or problem that represents a safety issue, which peeling door cards does not.
Sometimes, a manufacturer will issue what’s called a technical service bulletin which is like a recall but for non-safety related problems. Again, though, a floppy door card is unlikely to elicit that response. If you still have the trim pieces in question, a motor trimmer should be able to reattach them for you in a way that means they won’t come adrift again.
I’m not aware of a recall or class action over this problem, but it would definitely be worth talking to Mercedes-Benz’s Australian customer service department to see if there’s any help on offer. Provided the car has a complete service history, you might get a sympathetic ear, but, that said, don’t count on it.
The counter-argument you’ll likely be met with is that you should have been paying attention to the car’s temperature gauge and stopped the engine when it began to overheat. "That’s why cars have temperature gauges", will probably be the response at dealership level, but go straight over the dealer’s head and talk to head office.
Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Model | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance |
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SLC200 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Height x Width x Length: 1301x1810x4133 mm |
Ground Clearance:
118 mm
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SLC200 Final Edition
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Body Type: Convertible | Height x Width x Length: 1301x1810x4133 mm |
Ground Clearance:
118 mm
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SLC43 Redart Edition
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Body Type: Convertible | Height x Width x Length: 1301x1810x4133 mm |
Ground Clearance:
122 mm
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Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Model | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Rim |
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SLC300 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18 | Front Rim: 7.5x18 in |
Rear Rim:
8.5x18 in
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SLC43 Redart Edition
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Body Type: Convertible | Front Tyre Size: 235x40 ZR18 | Front Rim: 8x18 in |
Rear Rim:
9x18 in
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SLC300 Final Edition
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Body Type: Convertible | Front Tyre Size: 225x40 R18 | Front Rim: 7.5x18 in |
Rear Rim:
8.5x18 in
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Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Model | Body Type | Specs | Braked Capacity |
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SLC300 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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SLC43 Redart Edition
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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SLC300 Final Edition
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Braked Capacity:
0kg
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Mercedes-Benz SLC-Class Model | Body Type | Specs | Fuel Consumption |
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SLC43 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 3.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
8.3L/100km
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SLC200 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
6.2L/100km
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SLC300 Base
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Body Type: Convertible | Specs: 2.0L PULP 9 SP AUTO |
Fuel Consumption:
6.3L/100km
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