1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 (R170) — Repair Solution

2.3L M111.973 4cyl 16v DOHC Supercharged MPFI Petrol · Stalling / Engine Cut-out · Engine

Mercedes-Benz SLK230 (R170) Stalling / Engine Cut-out Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: SLK230 (R170)
Year: 1999
Engine: 2.3L M111.973 4cyl 16v DOHC Supercharged MPFI Petrol
Area: Engine
Category: Stalling / Engine Cut-out

Customer Complaint

Intermittently cuts out.

When it does play up, there is no specific thing that stands out.

It may restart after turning off and leaving for 10 or 15 minutes - or walk away and come back later when it will start, run and not play up again for the rest of the drive cycle or two.


Problem Summary

Road test to try and experience fault.

The issue is very erratic and intermittent.

Owner was an older gentleman and never drove it hard - on harder acceleration we did experience off issues and a lack of power on occasions but it did not actually cut out at the time of testing.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERR199120
Vehicle1999 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 (R170)
Engine2.3L M111.973 4cyl 16v DOHC Supercharged MPFI Petrol
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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