Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor 2002

History and Background

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor is part of the first generation of the SLK, known internally as the R170, which was introduced in 1996. With this model, Mercedes-Benz returned to the compact roadster segment with a clearly distinctive technical solution: the steel vario-roof, which combined coupe and convertible features. The SLK quickly became a recognizable model within the Mercedes-Benz lineup and met the demand for a relatively compact two-seater with a closed roof structure that offered more everyday practicality than many traditional roadsters.

The SLK 200 Kompressor was offered as the entry-level model in the range and was positioned below the more powerful variants. The addition of “Kompressor” refers to the use of mechanical supercharging, a technology Mercedes-Benz employed more frequently during this period. Within the model range, the SLK was intended as a lighter and more compact alternative to the brand’s larger open-top models. The car was built during a period when Mercedes-Benz was expanding its sports lineup with models that combined technology and ease of use. The first-generation SLK remained in production until 2004 and underwent various technical and detail-oriented modifications during its production years.

For the 2002 model year, the Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor falls within the later phase of the R170 generation. By this time, the model had established a firm place within the lineup and was a familiar sight in the compact premium roadster segment. The SLK distinguished itself from many of its contemporaries through the combination of a conventional windshield design, a two-seater layout, and an all-metal roof structure, with which Mercedes-Benz put its own spin on open-top driving.

Features and Highlights

The Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor is technically known for its compact dimensions and the use of a steel folding roof. That roof was a distinguishing feature within the segment in the 1990s and early 2000s. When closed, the car has the character of a coupé, while the body construction allows for open-top driving without a soft top that needs to be stowed away. This system became an important hallmark of the SLK line.

In the SLK 200 Kompressor, the supercharger is a key part of the model’s identity. Within the first generation, Mercedes-Benz offered various models, with the 200 version positioning itself as the entry-level model in the lineup. The 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor has a comprehensive and well-documented maintenance history. Maintenance worth many thousands of euros has been performed at the official Mercedes dealer. In addition, this Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor has a few imperfections in both the interior and exterior.

Summary

The 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK 200 Kompressor is an example of the first-generation SLK with its characteristic steel folding roof and compact two-seater layout. The car has a comprehensive maintenance history with service at the official Mercedes dealer and has some imperfections in the interior and exterior. To get a good idea of the lot, we recommend that you attend the viewing day.