Service A / Service B
About 25,000 km or 1 year (ASSYST)
25 000 km
12 months
Oil and filter at each service; Service B adds filters and wider checks. The ASSYST indicator prevails.
Source [1]SLK R171 · 2005–2009
Mercedes SLK / SLC SLK 280 SLK R171 · 231 hp (2005 to 2009)
The Mercedes SLK / SLC SLK 280 of the SLK R171 generation uses the M272 3.0 V6 petrol engine with 231 hp.
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Identify the car and prepare its maintenanceTechnical specifications
- Fuel
- Petrol
- Power
- 231 PS / 170 kW
- Displacement
- 2 996 cm³
- Cylinders
- 6
- Engine code
- M272 3.0 V6
- Period covered
- 2005–2009
- Documented market
- Europe
Transmission
- Manual · 6 speeds
- Automatic · 7 speeds
Figures apply to the cited configuration and market; equipment and transmissions may vary by production date.
Specification source : [1] AutoKarnet
This version
231 hp (170 kW), rear-wheel drive, 6-speed manual or 7-speed automatic. Built from 2005 to 2009.
AutoKarnet advice
In the range
It sits between the SLK 200 Kompressor (184 hp) and the SLK 350 (305 hp). The M272 3.0 V6 engine is also fitted to: Mercedes Classe C (W204), Mercedes Classe E (W211).
AutoKarnet advice
Maintenance and records
Brake fluid
Every 24 months
24 months
Time-based replacement, whatever the mileage.
Source [1]Questions about this version (2)
Which engine is in the Mercedes SLK / SLC SLK 280 SLK R171?
The M272 3.0 V6 petrol engine (2 996 cc), 231 hp (170 kW).
AutoKarnet advice
Which oil for the Mercedes SLK / SLC SLK 280?
A MB 229.5 / 229.51 / 229.52-approved oil suited to the M272 3.0 V6 engine.
AutoKarnet advice
Documentary sources
- [1] Rédaction AutoKarnet
AutoKarnet · FR · Europe · Synthèse éditoriale AutoKarnet · Accessed 09/10/2026