Mercedes-Benz has delivered its 500,000th SLK since it launched in 1996.

The compact roadster attracted 310,000 customers when it first launched and its successor has now been sold 190,000 times.

Dr Klaus Maier, executive vice president of Mercedes-Benz Cars, believes the new generation of SLK roadsters are the sportiest ever.

"I’m confident that the dynamic looks and performance of the new SLK will again set pulses racing among sports cars enthusiasts around the world," he said.

The new generation was launched at the Detroit Motor Show in January and includes a redesigned front and back as well as a new interior featuring a three-spoke steering wheel and a new instrument board.

Also featured in the latest model are new innovations such as the Air Scarf system and direct-steer.

"Thanks to innovative technology such as the vario-roof and the neck-level heating system AIRSCARF, the SLK has long been recognised as a cult car of modern times," said Dr Maier.

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