Transmission Oil Seals May Leak on High Mileage Vehicles on Mercedes-Benz 420SEL

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

Problem overview

High mileage vehicles may develop a transmission fluid leak from one or more of the oil seals.

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Mercedes-Benz 420SEL vehicles with this problem

Average mileage: 223,000 miles
(184,000 - 262,000)

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