Second Hand Mercedes-Benz SLK Roof Rack

No — the SLK is a two-seat roadster with a retractable hardtop (the folding metal roof introduced on the R170 and carried through all three generations), and it was never designed or factory-fitted with a roof rack. Because the roof folds away into the boot, there are no roof rails, gutters, or mounting points for a conventional rack, and no OEM or standard aftermarket roof rack exists for it. If you need to carry extra luggage, you may be looking for a boot-mounted luggage rack or a tow-bar-mounted carrier instead — worth clarifying what you actually need before contacting a breaker.

Any listing describing itself as an SLK roof rack is almost certainly either mislabelled, a non-standard custom fabrication, or a mistake, because Mercedes never produced or homologated a roof rack for the SLK in any of its three generations (R170 1996–2004, R171 2004–2011, R172 2011–2020). The retractable hardtop means there is simply no fixed roof surface or rail system to attach a rack to. We'd recommend double-checking the listing carefully and contacting the seller to confirm exactly what they're describing before purchasing.

Because no genuine roof rack was ever produced for the SLK, there is no SLK roof rack to transfer to another vehicle. If you're trying to find a roof rack for a different Mercedes — such as a C-Class estate or an M-Class — that's a completely separate search based on that model's own roof and rail configuration. A breaker can help you identify the correct part for your actual vehicle once you supply your registration.

If you need additional carrying capacity on an SLK, the realistic alternatives are a tow-bar-mounted bike or luggage carrier (if the car has or can accept a tow bar), or a boot-lid luggage rack that attaches to the rear of the car without needing a fixed roof. Neither of these is a standard breaker's yard part, so a breaker is unlikely to be your best source — specialist accessory retailers would be more appropriate. It's worth being clear about what you're trying to carry so you can find the right solution.