Mercedes-Benz 500SL Repair & Maintenance Costs
A guide to repairs, service, and maintenance costs for your Mercedes-Benz 500SL
The annual maintenance cost of a Mercedes-Benz 500SL is $965. Repair and maintenance costs vary depending on age, mileage, location and shop.
Most Common Mercedes-Benz 500SL Problems
Mercedes-Benz 500SL vehicles have 27 reported problems.The most commonly reported Mercedes-Benz 500SL problem is: Bad Switch/Blower Motor Resistor Assembly May Cause Inoperative Heater Blower Motor
Other than a defective motor, a bad switch or blower motor resistor assembly can cause an inoperative heater blower...
As vehicles age, various problems may develop with the hard and soft tops. if problems are encountered, it would be...
Mercedes-Benz 500SL Repairs and Prices
Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Steering Gearbox Replacement
$1,503 - $2,346
Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Water Pump Replacement
$1,502 - $1,894
Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Fuel Level Sending Unit Replacement
$937 - $994
Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Brake System Inspect
$153 - $224
Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Air Injection System Control Solenoid Replacement
$136 - $165
Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Vibration Diagnosis
$198 - $291
Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Power Seat Motor Replacement
$815 - $872
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Knock Sensor Replacement
$1,077 - $1,265
Mercedes-Benz 500SL
Power Seat Control Module Replacement
$906 - $942
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Wheel Bearing Replacement
$432 - $601
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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 500SL Questions
There are 131 related questions for Mercedes-Benz 500SL vehicles. RepairPal's professional community answers hundreds of questions each day. Below are the most commonly asked Mercedes-Benz 500SL questions.
While driving the gauges are functioning and then they stop working, and then they start working again. the batteries...
Previouly had a 2003 500sl. the powering steering pump, was a nightmare had to repair 2x within a year at a accost...
Mercedes-Benz 500SL Recalls
Mercedes-Benz 500SL vehicles have 3 known recalls. The most common recall is: Headlamp Wiper Washer Pump Stays Running Causing Fire Hazard.
Mercedes-Benz 500SL by Year
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