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Fitment on a used washer motor varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
Yes, the SLK has a windscreen washer system and therefore a washer pump motor as standard across all generations — it's a two-seat roadster with a conventional windscreen, so this is a normal fitment. There is no rear washer motor on the SLK, as it has no rear window washers. When searching, make sure you specify front washer pump to avoid any confusion.
The SLK ran across three generations: the R170 (1996–2004), the R171 (2004–2011), and the R172 (2011–2020). The R170 and R171 are distinct generations with different body structures, and the washer pump mounting and connector arrangement can differ between them, so a straight swap across this boundary is not guaranteed. Check with the breaker against your registration before buying a pump from a different generation.
The R171 received a facelift in 2008, but the washer pump motor is a functional mechanical component rather than a trim or styling item, so facelift changes are unlikely to affect it. That said, connector or reservoir design tweaks can occasionally occur mid-generation, so it's always worth confirming with the breaker using your registration plate to be certain.
Trim level and engine variant do not affect washer motor fitment on the SLK — the pump serves the same windscreen washer system regardless of whether you have a Kompressor, a 200, a 250, or a 350. You may find the washer reservoir is the same unit across a generation, with the same pump fitting throughout. Focus on matching the generation (R170, R171, or R172) rather than the engine or trim badge.
The R172 (2011–2020) and R171 (2004–2011) are separate generations and the washer pump connector, mounting, and reservoir design may well differ between them. This is a generation boundary crossing, so you should confirm directly with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing rather than assuming it will fit.
Many breakers remove the washer pump as a standalone unit from the reservoir, but some may supply it still attached to the bottle, which is fine as long as the pump itself is the correct type for your generation. If you receive the bottle too, it's worth checking it fits your car's mounting points, though the pump can usually be transferred between reservoirs if needed. Either way, confirm with the breaker what exactly is included in the quote before you commit.