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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%)
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- Engine
- Transmission and Drivetrain
- Suspension and Steering
- Electrical and Air Conditioning
- Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim
- Other
Chart based on 24 repairs.
Mercedes-Benz SL suspension repair cost distribution
$2500+ (25%)
$1000 - $2499 (38%)
$500 - $999 (25%)
$100 - $499 (13%)
< $100 (0%)
Chart based on 8 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.
2011 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
382-horsepower 5.5L V8 7-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 47000 mi US $300 |
Main pressure hose leak on the hydraulic Active Body Control suspension system. |
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
| 67000 mi US $500 |
strut leaking |
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. |
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 53000 mi US $6000 |
Automatic Body Control, |
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
turbocharged 493hp 5.5L V12 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD
| 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. |
2002 Mercedes-Benz SL 2dr Hardtop conv.
302-horsepower 5.0L V8 5-speed automatic RWD
| 52000 mi US $800 |
steering angle sensor had to be replaced in steering column due to failure (squeaking and throwing ABS/BAS lights) |
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