Used Mercedes-Benz SLK Handbrake Lever

The SLK (all generations: R170 1996–2004, R171 2004–2011, and R172 2011–2016) uses a traditional mechanical handbrake lever mounted between the seats rather than an electronic parking brake, so a physical handbrake lever does exist on this model throughout its production run.

Both years fall within the R171 generation (2004–2011), so they share the same basic interior architecture and a handbrake lever from a 2006 car is likely to be compatible with a 2009 car. That said, confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration before buying, as minor running changes can occur within a generation.

The R170 (1996–2004) and R171 (2004–2011) are entirely different generations with different interior designs, and the handbrake levers are not interchangeable between them. Stick to a donor car from the same generation as yours, and confirm fitment with the breaker against your registration.

For the handbrake lever, trim level and engine variant do not affect fitment — the lever is an interior part that matches by generation rather than by engine or AMG specification. You may find cosmetic differences such as different leather stitching colours or grip materials between trim levels, so mention your trim to the breaker if you want the closest visual match.

No — the R172 (2011–2016) is a new generation with a redesigned interior, so parts from the R171 (2004–2011) will not transfer across that boundary. Source a lever from a confirmed R172 donor car, and check with the breaker using your registration to make sure the part is correct.

Because the handbrake lever sits on the centre console between the seats rather than on a specific NS or OS side of the car, LHD versus RHD fitment is generally not a concern for this part. However, confirm with the breaker that the lever you're being quoted is from a UK-spec or equivalent RHD car, as very occasionally centre console trim and lever assemblies can differ slightly by market.