Change Car Cabin Filter Mercedes-Benz SLK

Change Car Cabin Filter

Very easy 0h30–0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30–0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy

What is the role of the Mercedes-Benz SLK cabin filter?

The cabin filter (also called the pollen filter) cleans the outside air of dust and particles before it enters the vehicle cabin. It protects passengers from airborne pollutants, pollen, and fine particles.

When should you change the Mercedes-Benz SLK cabin filter?

The cabin filter should generally be changed once a year or every 15,000–20,000 km. In polluted environments or for allergy sufferers, more frequent replacement (every 6 months) is recommended.

Can I clean the Mercedes-Benz SLK cabin filter instead of replacing it?

No. Cabin filters are designed to be replaced, not cleaned. Blowing compressed air through the filter may dislodge large particles but cannot remove the fine dust, pollen, and contaminants embedded in the filter media.

Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz SLK cabin filter?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. In most cases, no tools are required. The whole operation takes 5–15 minutes.

View all compatible products →
View your SLK maintenance plan (keep the SLK token) →

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
SLK 1996-2004 1996-2004 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.958), 230 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.983), 32 AMG Kompressor Petrol (112.960), 320, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.947) LPG, Petrol
SLK 2004-2010 2004-2010 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.944), 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.954), 280, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.942), 350 Petrol (272.969), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.963), 55 AMG Petrol (113.989), 55 AMG Petrol (113.989) LPG, Petrol
SLK 2011-2016 2011-2016 200 Petrol (274.920), 250 BlueEFF Petrol (271.861), 250 CDI Diesel (651.980), 300 Petrol (274.920), 350 BlueEFF Petrol (276.956), 55 AMG Petrol (152.980) Diesel, Petrol

Other repair guides

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Change Car Accessory Belt Kit

Easy 0h30–1h30
Change Car Air Filter

Change Car Air Filter

Very easy 0h30–1h00
Change Car Battery

Change Car Battery

Very easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Change Car Front Brake Discs and Pads

Easy 2h00–2h30
Change Car Front Brake Pads

Change Car Front Brake Pads

Easy 1h30
Change Car Fuel Filter

Change Car Fuel Filter

Easy 0h45–3h00
Change Car Handbrake Cable

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30–2h00
Change Car Oil Filter

Change Car Oil Filter

Easy 0h30–0h45
Change Car Rear Silencer

Change Car Rear Silencer

Easy 1h30
Change Car Shock Absorbers

Change Car Shock Absorbers

Easy 2h00–8h00
Change Car Water Pump

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h00–5h00
Change Car Clutch

Change Car Clutch

Technical 5h00–7h00
Change Car Glow Plugs

Change Car Glow Plugs

Intermediate 2h00
Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Change Car Particulate Filter (DPF)

Easy 0h30
Change Car Spark Plugs

Change Car Spark Plugs

Easy 0h45–3h30
Change Car Turbo

Change Car Turbo

Very technical 5h00–8h00
View the service schedule for your SLK →