2.7

hardly worth mentioning
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 0
Injuries / Deaths:
0 / 0
Average Mileage:
55,000 miles

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problem #1

Aug 102010

SL500

  • 55,000 miles
Hydraulic cylinders for soft top and hard top convertible fails and leaks. All 12 of the cylinders fails due to hydraulic fluid corrosion thousands of complaints. Costs 12000(twelve thousands dollars to fix).

- Aurora, CO, USA

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