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Mercedes-Benz SL repairs by problem area
Engine (21%)
Transmission and Drivetrain (4%)
Brakes and Traction Control (0%)
Suspension and Steering (33%)
Electrical and Air Conditioning (29%)
Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (4%)
Other (8%)
Chart based on 24 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz SL repair cost distribution
$2500+ (13%)
$1000 - $2499 (17%)
$500 - $999 (13%)
$100 - $499 (39%)
< $100 (17%)
Chart based on 23 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2017 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 362hp 3.0L V6 9-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Georgia, United States Mar 2022 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202223000 miUS $20 | Napa leather dashboard has become dry and brittle due sun and moisture. Perforated leather with a microdermabrasion tool and applied multiple coats of saddle oil. Then re-glued the leather to the dash. | ||
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Arizona, United States Jun 2017 - Dec 2018 | |||
| Feb 201817000 mi | Battery failed in parking lot. Mercedes mobile unit replaced battery | ||
2013 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 429hp 4.7L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Virginia, United States Jun 2013 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Aug 2013950 mi | Symptoms: no acceleration after stopping, not functioning: pre safe, lane departure, blind spot. Cycling key off/om temporarily resloved problem. Event codes revealed the need for distronic software update and preformed by dealer. | ||
| Mercedes-Benz SL in British Columbia, Canada - Feb 2014 | |||
| Feb 20149300 mi | Grounding problems since new. Fifth attempt to fix problems next week with replacement of wiring harness. | ||
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Alabama, United States Jun 2016 - Jul 2022 | |||
| Aug 201647000 miUS $300 | Main pressure hose leak on the hydraulic Active Body Control suspension system. | ||
| Dec 201655000 miUS $200 | Starter failed, replaced. | ||
| Sep 201760000 miUS $200 | Alternator failed, replaced | ||
| Jul 202289000 miUS $350 | Replaced radiator due to a leak | ||
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
| Mercedes-Benz SL in California, United States Nov 2017 - May 2018 | |||
| Jan 201867000 miUS $500 | strut leaking Dead battery and starter Car died right in the dealership | ||
2007 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Maryland, United States Aug 2017 - May 2020 | |||
| Nov 201764000 miUS $2000 | repair of active suspension | ||
2006 Mercedes-Benz SL
Engine not specified
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Texas, United States Oct 2017 - Jul 2018 | |||
| Feb 201862000 miUS $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. | ||
| Jul 201871000 miUS $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
| Mercedes-Benz SL in South Carolina, United States Sep 2021 - Jun 2022 | |||
| Jun 202253000 miUS $6000 | Automatic Body Control, engine & transmission mounts | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Texas, United States - Oct 2012 | |||
| Nov 200813288 miUS $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. | ||
| May 201026533 miUS $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. | ||
| Oct 201262462 miUS $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
| Mercedes-Benz SL in California, United States Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| Jun 201762000 miUS $1100 | The ABC system hydraulic fluid accumulators had to be replaced. | ||
| Aug 201764000 miUS $300 | Front wheels were bent. Had to be straightened and balanced. | ||
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Portugal Jun 2017 - Jun 2018 | |||
| May 201882088 mi€232 | Alternator problem Alternator had a burnt diode. Starter battery changed, last one lasted 9 years | ||
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Texas, United States - Sep 2013 | |||
| Sep 201352000 miUS $800 | steering angle sensor had to be replaced in steering column due to failure (squeaking and throwing ABS/BAS lights) | ||
2000 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| Mercedes-Benz SL in Indiana, United States Jan 2010 - Jan 2020 | |||
| Jan 201024650 miUS $180 | Changed rubber boot on computer hookup | ||
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