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A used door card that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The SLK is a two-door roadster throughout all three generations, so you need to confirm the generation (R170 1996–2004, R171 2004–2011, or R172 2011–2020) and whether you need the nearside (NS, passenger left) or offside (OS, driver right) card. Cards from different generations are not interchangeable as the door shells and interior trim architecture differ significantly between each. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact match.
Both a 2006 and a 2009 SLK fall within the R171 generation (2004–2011), so they are likely to be compatible, but you should confirm the specific trim level and interior spec with the breaker against your registration as there were interior updates across the R171 run. Make sure you also specify NS or OS, as the two sides are not interchangeable.
No — the pre-2004 SLK belongs to the R170 generation (1996–2004), while the post-2004 car is an R171, and these are entirely different vehicles with different door shells and interior panels. You must source a card from within the correct generation, and you should confirm the precise year and spec with the breaker against your registration.
Engine variants such as SLK200, SLK250, and SLK350 do not affect door card fitment — the door card is determined by the generation and the side (NS or OS), not by which engine is under the bonnet. There may be cosmetic differences in finish, stitching, or button layout depending on optional interior packages, so check the appearance with the breaker, but the physical fit is not engine-dependent.
The R171 received a facelift around 2008, and while both pre- and post-facelift cars share the same basic door shell, there may be subtle differences in trim panels, speaker grille positions, or switch blanks depending on spec. Name the boundary to the breaker — they can check the part numbers against your registration to confirm whether the specific card crosses that facelift line safely.
Colour is not a fitment issue — door cards can be retrimmed, resprayed, or covered, so do not let a colour mismatch put you off an otherwise correct card. What matters is that the generation is right (R170, R171, or R172) and that you have the correct side (NS or OS); confirm both with the breaker against your registration before buying.