2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK 230 Kompressor Supercharged Style with SubstanceHeres a cracking example of the increasingly desirable R170 SLKMercedes first stab at a compact roadster, and a car thats ageing very nicely indeed. This ones the 230 Kompressor, which means a 2.3-litre four-cylinder with a belt-driven supercharger that gives it a proper shove when you put your foot down, but its still manageable and sensible to run.Finished in silver with black leather, this is the classic early 2000s lookclean, crisp, and still sharp. The electric folding hardtop roof was a party trick back in the day, and its still working perfectly now. Roof up, its a coupe. Roof down, its an open-top cruiser. Mercedes had the edge over most of its rivals here.What really sets this one apart is the history. Weve got the original stamped service book and a thick folder with around 20 invoices, covering everything from regular maintenance to bits and pieces that tend to get overlooked on cheaper examples. This is a car thats been looked after properly, not just kept running.Mileage is right in the sweet spotnot silly low, not sky highand its clearly been owned by someone who cared. The condition reflects that too: straight panels, clean alloys, and an interior that hasnt been flogged to death. It feels tight, drives well, and has plenty of life left in it.A note on value: These early SLKs have quietly become a bit of a collectors tip. Prices for rough ones are still low, but tidy, well-kept examples like this are being snapped up by buyers who remember them the first time round. Theyre compact, usable, and offer a slice of 2000s Mercedes engineering before things got over-complicated. As an entry-level modern classic with investment potential, this ticks a lot of boxes.To sum up:2001 SLK 230 KompressorSupercharged engine, automatic gearboxOriginal stamped service book + 20 service receiptsElectric folding hardtop roofPresentable throughout, drives spot onA usable modern classic with room to appreciateViewings by appointment only. Call ahead to avoid disappointment.
