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Mercedes Benz SL500R years to avoid, worst and best years

Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Mercedes Benz SL500R since 2003. The 2003 model year has 3 complaints, more than any other year, led by suspension and brakes problems.

No year stands outAll years close to typical
Owner complaints
3
Recalls
0
Worst year
2003
Model years
2003-2003

Mercedes Benz SL500R years to avoid

No model year of the Mercedes Benz SL500R stands out with more than twice its typical number of complaints.

Best Mercedes Benz SL500R years

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Mercedes Benz SL500R complaints by model year

Owner complaints by model year. Newer years have had less time on the road, so expect them to grow.

2003

How we calculate this

Year to avoidFewest complaintsOther years

Most common Mercedes Benz SL500R problems

All model years combined.

  • Suspension
    2
  • Steering
    1
  • Brakes
    1

Mercedes Benz SL500R problems year by year

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YearScoreComplaintsTop problemTypical mileageRecallsCrashes
2003-3Suspension00

Recalls 0

No recalls on record for this model year.

Questions about the Mercedes Benz SL500R

What years of the Mercedes Benz SL500R should you avoid?

No single model year of the Mercedes Benz SL500R has more than twice its typical number of owner complaints.

What is the best year for a used Mercedes Benz SL500R?

There are not enough model years on the road yet to compare.

What is the most common problem with the Mercedes Benz SL500R?

Suspension, with 2 complaints across all years, followed by steering (1) and brakes (1).

How many recalls does the Mercedes Benz SL500R have?

No recalls on record.

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