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#BS-2015-MERSL4-47A12015 Mercedes Benz Sl400
Based on reports from 2 owners and 2 recalls for this exact model.
Preliminary Verdict
Green Light
Based on 2 complaints, 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 2 recalls.
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Mechanic Inspection Checklist
2 owners reported wheels & tires issues — failures commonly reported around 48K miles.
30,000-Mile Cost Projection
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Top cost driver: Wheels & Tires (2 reports).
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Where the complaints fall
2015 Mercedes Benz Sl400: Known Issues & Problem Areas
Wheels & Tires Issues
Wheels & Tires complaints account for 100% of all reports filed for the 2015 Mercedes Benz Sl400, with 2 owners filing complaints with NHTSA. The median mileage at time of complaint is 48,000 miles, suggesting issues tend to surface around the 48K-mile mark.
Data sourced from NHTSA owner complaints and community reports. The full report analyzes severity, repair costs, and failure patterns for each category.
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Recall History (2 recalls)
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:HEADLIGHTS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2016 SLK300, SLK350, SL400, SL550, and SL63 AMG vehicles manufactured from June 29, 2015, through July 13, 2015. The affected vehicles are equipped with low-beam headlights that may have been aimed incorrectly during vehicle production. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
COMMUNICATION
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2013-2017 vehicles due to a software fault that may cause the date and time for the emergency call system (eCall) to differ from the actual date and time, potentially relaying an inaccurate vehicle location. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V787-4620.pdf
Recall severity analysis & seller scripts
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2015 Mercedes Benz Sl400 vs. Class Average (Two Seaters)
This vehicle
2
Class avg
8
Below the class average — fewer complaints than typical two seaters vehicles. A good sign.
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About this data
NHTSA Complaints
Federal database of owner-filed safety complaints. 2 records for this vehicle.
NHTSA Recalls
Manufacturer-issued safety recalls. 2 recalls found for this vehicle.
Repair Cost Data
Real-world repair costs from owner reports and independent databases.
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