MYRModel Year Report

2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class

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2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class
RENDERED 2026-08-02T10:49:54.171Z

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict.

This verdict reflects complaint volume compared to this model's typical year. Recalls and safety issues below apply regardless of the verdict — always check them.

Only 2 complaints on file — too few for a fair verdict. The data below is complete but unranked.

How is this computed?

COMPLAINTS PER YEAR

Complaints per year, Mercedes Benz SL Class Bar chart of distinct NHTSA complaints filed per model year, 2005 highlighted. 1996: 2 complaints 1996 1997: 2 complaints 1998: 12 complaints 1998 1999: 0 complaints 2002: 1 complaints 2002 2003: 9 complaints 2004: 3 complaints 2004 2005: 2 complaints 2005 2006: 0 complaints 2006 2009: 0 complaints 2009
2005: 2 complaints
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YearComplaints
19962
19972
199812
19990
20021
20039
20043
20052
20060
20090

KNOWN PROBLEM AREAS

Only 2 complaints on file for this model year -- too few to rank by share. Raw counts only, below.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

1 of 2 total reports mentions: vehicle speed control.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES SL600. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUBPTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN OR STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081015

SUSPENSION

1 of 2 total reports mentions: suspension.

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2005 MERCEDEZ BENZ C230 SPORT TYPE HAS A LOW FRONT END. IN FLORIDA WHEN YOU PARK IN A PUBLIC PARKING LOT THE FRONT OF THE CAR IS AGAINST A CONCRETE TIRE STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20070405

AIR BAGS

1 of 2 total reports mentions: air bags.

CRASH INJURY
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TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 MERCEDES SL600. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE PRECEDING VEHICLE STOPPED ABRUBPTLY. THE CONTACT DEPRESSED THE BRAKE PEDAL; HOWEVER, THE VEHICLE DID NOT SLOW DOWN OR STOP.

NHTSA ODI report, 20081015

SAFETY TIMELINE

R 20050808 — service brakes, hydraulic

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE SENSOTRONIC BRAKE CONTROL (SBC) SYSTEM MAY PREMATURELY SHIFT TO THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP FUNCTION MODE, DUE TO DETERIORATION OF THE WIRING HARNESS CONNECTION, OR DUE TO PREMATU

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A BRACKET AND REPLACEMENT GROUND WIRE TO THE SBC PUMP UNIT ON ALL VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. ADDITIONALLY DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE SBC PUMP UNIT IN SL VEHICLES PRODUCED

Campaign 05V133000 — check if this car was fixed

BUY-SMART CHECKLIST

2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class — pre-purchase inspection

  • Test/inspect for vehicle speed control issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for suspension issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Test/inspect for air bags issues (1 reports on file for this year).
  • Verify recall 05V133000 (service brakes, hydraulic) has been completed.
Inspected by ______________ Date ______________

FAQ

Is the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class reliable?

There isn't enough NHTSA complaint data on file yet to give this model year a verdict.

What are the most common problems with the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class?

The most-reported component is vehicle speed control, accounting for 50% of complaints on file.

How many recalls does the 2005 Mercedes Benz SL Class have?

1 recall on file for this model year.

Data updated 2026-07-11 · Complaints are unverified owner reports filed with NHTSA, not independently verified defects. Methodology.