Problem Reports

Mercedes-Benz 500SL

Report: Transmission Oil Seals May Leak on High Mileage Vehicles

• 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

• Hydralic oil problem
  Leaking oil behind driver side visor where the soft top attaches to body of car when putting top up. Oil just started leaking there today. Oil is li...

  Q&A > Mercedes-Benz > 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

• High Usage Vehicles May Experience Ignition Lock and Tumbler Failures
  Due to wear, high usage vehicles can experience ignition lock and tumbler failures. The ignitio...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500SL

• Leak on right front; does not look like either engine oil or trans fluid
  actually it is a 1986 560SLwith 54,000 miles. My wife was dropping me off, and her pocketbook...

  Q&A > Mercedes-Benz > 1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL

• Repair Leaks From Head Gasket/Timing Cover Gasket Before Oil and Coolant Intermix
  Internal and External engine oil & coolant leaks can develop from the head gasket and/or ti...

  Common Problems > Mercedes-Benz 500SL