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Source: NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings · Record 2483. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Seat belt pretensioners Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 3 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 15, 2026.
Recalls, investigations and service information +
Open safety recalls
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VIN: WDBWK54F38F185281
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NHTSA investigations and service information
Defect investigations
0 NHTSA investigations found for this model year
Manufacturer communications
7 communications found for this model year
These records can include service bulletins, repair instructions, campaigns, warranty extensions, software updates and other manufacturer notices. The total is not a problem rate or reliability score.
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Document 10034566
MERCEDES BENZ: REPROGRAM MBRACE (N123/4) DIALED NUMBERS TO HUGHES. THIS ACTION APPLIES TO NEW VEHICLE INVENTORY ONLY. *PE
Document 10037408
MERCEDES-BENZ: SHOCK ABSORBER PROCEDURE. *RM
Document 10039256
MERCEDES-BENZ: THE MALFUNCTION LIGHT IS ON WITH MULTIPLE POSSIBLE TROUBLE CODES STORED. THERE COULD BE A PROBLEM WITH THE CAMSHAFT AND/OR SCORING OF A PISTON. *RM
Document 10022893
CHECK ENGINE LIGHT ON / FAULT CODES FC1200 / FC1208 STORED IN ME-SFI CONTROL UNIT. MERCEDES-BENZ MODEL C230, C280, C350, SLK280, SLK350, CLK350, CLK550, E350, E550, CLS550, S600, AND SL550. EQUIPPED WITH M272 ENGINE OR M273 ENGINE. *NJ UPDATED 8/28/08. *PE
Document 10025842
MERCEDES BENZ: MODEL 171.454, 456 (2005-2008) SLK CLASS; 204.054, 056, 081 (2008) C CLASS; 211.022, 056, 072, 087, 090 (2006-2008) E CLASS. VEHICLES PRODUCED BETWEEN 2/21/08 AND 4/3/08 WITH DIFFERENTIAL SERIAL NUMBER 1824214 TO 1865328. CLUNKING NOISE DURING LOAD CHANGE AT REAR AXLE DIFFERENTIAL. *PE
Document 10026081
MERCEDES BENZ: CHECK WINDSHIELD WIPER SHAFT GROMMET, CORRECT INSTALLATION IF NECESSARY. WINDSHIELD WIPER SHAFTS MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED. MODEL 171. *PE
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Checked Oct 15, 2026. Records match 2008 Mercedes-benz SLK, not a specific VIN.
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Vehicle specifications
Specifications and features
VIN-decoded specifications
Gross vehicle weight rating
Class 1: 6,000 lb or less (2,722 kg or less)
Dealer-provided specifications
Engine
3.0L DOHC 24-Valve V6
Dealer-listed features 7
Side-Impact Air Bags
Fog Lights
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
Leather Seats
Heated Seats
Alloy Wheels
VIN-decoded details come from NHTSA vPIC. Features are listed by the dealer for this vehicle; confirm equipment with the dealer.
Exact VIN decode
Factory configuration and equipment
Vehicle type
PASSENGER CAR
Doors
2
Engine
3L · 6-cylinder · V-Shaped
Manufactured in
BREMEN, GERMANY
Source: NHTSA vPIC. Decoded Oct 15, 2026. Blank fields are omitted because manufacturer VIN reporting varies.
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Safety features
Yes = VIN reported. Standard = manufacturer’s model guide. Optional = installation unconfirmed. Tap ⓘ for details.
Active Safety & Crash Avoidance
Anti-lock brakes (ABS) Dealer reported
Electronic stability control (ESC) Dealer reported
Brake assist Dealer reported
Traction control Dealer reported
Passive Safety & Structural Protection
Frontal airbags Yes
Side torso / seat airbags Yes
Knee airbags Yes
Seat belt pretensioners Yes
Additional reported safety equipment · 24 +
Seat beltsManufacturer reported · Manual
Tire-pressure monitoringManufacturer reported · Direct
Side-Impact Air BagsDealer listed
Height adjustable front seat head restraintsDealer listed
Manual front seat head restraint controlDealer listed
ImmobilizerDealer listed
Vehicle trackerDealer listed
LED brake lightsDealer listed
6 airbagsDealer listed
Driver front impact airbagDealer listed
Passenger front impact airbagDealer listed
Airbag occupancy sensorDealer listed
BabySmart airbag child seat sensorDealer listed
Driver and passenger head protection airbagDealer listed
Equipment does not establish crash performance. Driver assistance requires an attentive driver. Confirm optional equipment and connected-service activation with the dealer. Manufacturer data: NHTSA VIN decode, checked Oct 15, 2026.
Dealer-listed features 91
Side-Impact Air Bags
Fog Lights
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
Leather Seats
Heated Seats
Alloy Wheels
Interior 25
Leather and leatherette front seat upholstery
Dual-zone front climate control
Leather steering wheel
Manual tilting steering wheel
Manual telescopic steering wheel
Manual climate control
Cabin air filter
REST residual heat recirculation
Bucket front seats
Driver seat with 6-way directional controls
Sport front bucket seats
Front seat center armrest
Front passenger seat with 6-way directional controls
Sport steering wheel
Seating capacity: 2
Driver seat manual reclining, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Passenger seat manual reclining, fore/aft control and height adjustable control
Leather door trim insert
Carpet front floor mats
Metal-look instrument panel insert
Plastic front seatback upholstery
Air conditioning: Yes
Height adjustable front seat head restraints
Manual front seat head restraint control
Front seat armrest storage
Exterior 21
Power convertible roof
Retractable convertible hardtop
16 x 7-inch front and 16 x 8-inch rear silver aluminum wheels
P205/55VR16 summer performance BSW front tires and P225/50VR16 summer performance BSW rear tires
Convertible roof with glass rear window
Compact spare tire with steel wheel
Spare tire mounted under the cargo floor
Convertible roof lining
2 doors
Fully galvanized steel body panels with side impact beams