Mercedes Benz 500SL years to avoid
No model year of the Mercedes Benz 500SL stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.
Best Mercedes Benz 500SL years
Not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
Mercedes Benz 500SL complaints by model year
Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.
Most common Mercedes Benz 500SL problems
All model years combined.
- Tires4
- Electrical3
- Visibility1
- Seats1
- Brakes1
- Acceleration1
Mercedes Benz 500SL problems year by year
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| Year | Score | Complaints | Top problem | Typical mileage | Recalls | Crashes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | - | 5 | Tires | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1991 | - | 3 | Electrical | 1 | 0 | ||
| 1990 | - | 3 | Tires | 1 | 0 |
Recalls 1
Questions about the Mercedes Benz 500SL
What years of the Mercedes Benz 500SL should you avoid?
No single model year of the Mercedes Benz 500SL has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.
What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz 500SL?
There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.
What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz 500SL?
Tires, with 4 complaints across all years, followed by electrical (3) and visibility (1).
How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz 500SL have?
1 recall between 1990 and 1992. The 1992 model year has the most, with 1.
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