Complaint concerns the roof top panel problem on a 2013 Mercedes benz slk 250. The roof issue occurred in july 2020 when the slk 250 had about 36,000 miles. The roof panel on the convertible top separated from the underlying cross-support member causing the roof panel to expand and separate which then causes the front part of the roof panel to bow noticeably when outside temperatures are above…
2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class body problems
moderate 3 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $1,500 · see body across all vehicles →
Complaints
3
Recalls
0
Avg fix
$1,500
When does it fail?
Of the 3 body complaints filed for the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class, here's the actual mileage breakdown — failures cluster heaviest at 0-25,000 mi.
0-25k
25-50k
50-75k
75-100k
100-125k
125-150k
150k+
Each bar shows the share of total complaints filed at that mileage range. Peak failure window highlighted. Some owners report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 miles symptom-free. Maintenance habits and driving conditions shift the curve as much as mileage alone.
What stands out
No new NHTSA body complaint has been filed on this vehicle in over 5 years — the issue may be aging out of the active population.
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK250. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the convertible roof cover started to pull away from the cross-support members connected to the windshield. The contact stated that the separation failure of the roof top become more pronounced, and water there was water leaking into the vehicle, causing an electrical short circuit of the…
Tl* the contact owns a 2013 Mercedes benz slk250. The contact stated that there was a random leak from the roof of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who replaced the sealant twice but the failure recurred. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the authorized dealer where the hard top convertible roof was replaced with a pano roof with a vinyl liner but to no avail.…
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Common questions
How serious is the body problem on the 2013 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 3 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $1,500 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the body typically fail?
Based on the 3 complaints filed, body issues most often appear around 43,833 miles. Some report problems earlier; some make it well past 150,000 with no symptoms. Maintenance habits matter — vehicles that received timely fluid services and were not regularly overworked tend to last longer.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $1,500 for body repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to body?
No active recalls currently cover body issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Related
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Verify the raw federal record at
nhtsa.gov/vehicle/2013/Mercedes-Benz/SLK-Class.
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