Throttle Valves May Experience Electrical Failure on Mercedes-Benz 500SEC

Submitted by Vehicle Owner · May 29, 2025
Published by RepairPal

Problem overview

The electronic throttle assembly may suffer an electrical failure. It is often cheaper to send the valve to a service center for repair that to purchase a new part.

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Mercedes-Benz 500SEC vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 178,000 miles
(178,000 - 178,000)

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