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Mercedes-Benz R172 (SLK / SLC)
VIN Decoder & Factory Options

The Mercedes-Benz R172 is the chassis code for the SLK / SLC (3rd Gen, years 2011-2020).

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Quick Buyer Checklist for the R172

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Heated Front SeatsSeen in 172-series factory records we have decoded. Check it in this car's own factory data.

Buying a used Mercedes R172? Check the extras before you pay for them.

Many used cars are advertised with premium packages that aren't factory original or omit major equipment gaps. Don't just take the seller's word for it.

Why check the factory data

The R172 generation introduced complex electronic architectures and high-value optional packages that are frequently misadvertised by dealers and private sellers. As a buyer, the only way to guarantee what you're buying is through the original factory option codes and equipment.

R172 Chassis Context:

The R172 SLK (later renamed SLC) is a classic compact rear-wheel-drive roadster. Known for its folding metal Vario-roof and nimble handling, verifying options like Magic Sky Control is key.