Problem Reports

Mercedes-Benz 500SL

Report: High Usage Vehicles May Experience Ignition Lock and Tumbler Failures

• Transmission Oil Seals May Leak on High Mileage Vehicles
  High mileage vehicles may develop a transmission fluid leak from one or more of the oil seals....

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500SL

• Anyone know how to get the ignition lock out of a 1991 500SL benz.
  The key won't turn anymore so the car is dead in the water. I want to take it out and give it t...

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• Throttle Valves May Experience Electrical Failure
  The electronic throttle assembly may suffer an electrical failure. It is often cheaper to send...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500SL

• Leaks Develop at Differential Seals/Cover on High Mileage/Older Vehicles
  Leaks may develop from the differential seals and/or cover on older or high mileage vehicles. O...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500SL

• yearly cost of repairs expected on a 560sl
  yearly cost of repairs expected on a 1989 560sl with 100k miles. driven 5k miles per year. Any...

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