Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
The annual maintenance cost of a Mercedes-Benz 500SEL is $1,196. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
Most Common Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Problems
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL vehicles have 31 reported problems.The most commonly reported Mercedes-Benz 500SEL problem is: Insulation Degrades on Engine Wiring Harness and Leaves Conductors Exposed
The engine wiring can degrade because the insulating material falls off leaving the bare wire exposed. this can cause...
A cracked or broken heater core outlet housing can cause a coolant leak near the bulkhead (firewall). our technicians...
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Repairs and Prices
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Knock Sensor Replacement
$815 - $1,057
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Oxygen Sensor Replacement
$346 - $382
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Power Steering Pump Replacement
$2,564 - $3,013
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Spark Plug Replacement
$181 - $249
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Drive Axle Assembly Leak Inspection
$76 - $112
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Active Suspension System Diagnosis & Testing
$76 - $112
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Pre-Purchase Car Inspection
$275 - $403
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Engine Oil Light Diagnosis
$198 - $291
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Brake Pad Replacement
$263 - $334
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
Windshield Wiper Motor Replacement
$1,642 - $1,834
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Above Average
The Mercedes-Benz Reliability Rating is 3.0 out of 5.0, which ranks it 27th out of 32 for all car brands. This rating is based on an average across 345 unique models. The average annual repair cost for a Mercedes-Benz is $908, which means it has average ownership costs. The other factors that contribute to Mercedes-Benz reliability include an average of 0.7 visits to a repair shop per year and a 13% probability of a repair being severe.
Most Common Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Questions
There are 42 related questions for Mercedes-Benz 500SEL vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked Mercedes-Benz 500SEL questions.
I can only open and close the door via the passenger side.
the key just turns around in the driver side hole and thus...
Over. shut off engine for about 60 to 90 seconds. turn engine on and it returns to full power. used to do this...
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Recalls
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL vehicles have 1 known recalls. The most common recall is: Headlamp Wiper Washer Pump Stays Running Causing Fire Hazard.
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL by Year
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