| 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
Expensive Mercedes-Benz SL repairs by problem area
Engine (38%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (0%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (63%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (0%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)
Other (0%)
Chart based on 8 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz SL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (43%)
$1000 - $2499 (57%)
$500 - $999 (0%)
$100 - $499 (0%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 7 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 64000 mi US $2000 |
repair of active suspension |
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
Engine not specified
| 62000 mi US $1200 |
Replaced tandem pump for hydraulic suspension system. Used remanufactured pump from California, Pacific Parts Rebuilders. Part cost 1/10th of new MBZ part, working fine. Paid an indy shop for 6 hrs labor. Also cost of 10 liters fluid and new filter which I ran myself after receiving the vehicle back. |
| 71000 mi US $125 |
oil change, filter change (oil and air filters), fuel filter change |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53000 mi US $6000 |
Automatic Body Control, engine & transmission mounts |
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 13288 mi US $13644 |
Car dash went RED Warning shut down engine. I was going about 70 mph, on freeway, pulled off and called SOS/Dealer. Car was towed in, and it was the counterbalance pulley had broke in pieces and took out waterpump and belt with antifrze lk. |
| 26533 mi US $1857 |
Codes read Misfire on rh side(Drivers side) coilpack. Quote for repair was 10500.00. I bought coilpack new from MB member forum, and did labor myself. Coil was $1388.00, IK bought new plus/connectors, for 24 plugs 350.00. took 3 days to do. |
| 62462 mi US $2765 |
After 3 days of driving after ABC fluid change, Got red light again, hyd. fluid was low. After removing under car shields, found a leak on the Power Steering pump which also works ABC functions. No repair kits, only total replace of pump. |
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
supercharged 493hp 5.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 62000 mi US $1100 |
The ABC system hydraulic fluid accumulators had to be replaced. |
| 64000 mi US $300 |
Front wheels were bent. Had to be straightened and balanced. |
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