They inform me the only possible solution is to fit a vario roof.
Mercedes slk roof leak problems.
Dealership has attempted to repair under warranty and are unable to stop the leak.
This roof in our opinion is a glorified sun roof by any other name and will change the appearance of the car.
Hope this helps good luck.
If it isn t then the car may have been neglected or there is a leak somewhere.
Mercedes wanted to replace the while roof for 2000 lol.
Can you please send instructions to me.
Roof leak on 2012 mercedes slk 200.
Look for hydraulic fluid leaks in the boot on the headliner and around the hydraulic rams.
There are many drains on that roof.
Like all hard top cabriolets they have their faults and in particular lack of attention to care and maintenance can lead to water ingress and the usual electrical and mechanical faults caused by water damage on the operational roof system.
Is this a design fault roof leak at passenger side.
Is your mercedes hard top causing you grief.
Do you treat your seals with gummi phledge.
Maybe running down from roof.
Take a look at this video to solve your hard top issues.
Get the car up to 60 mph with the roof closed and listen for excessive wind noise.
Diagrams showing all drains and where and how to lube the roof seals and mechanisms.
Leak is coming from above passenger side window.
See our blog post on how to fix water leaks on mercedes slk r172.