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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Problems, Recalls and Owner Complaints by Model Year
Across 5 model years, NHTSA lists 0 recalls and 39 owner complaints for the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Newest model year first. Data as of October 25, 2026.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class by model year
| Model year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 0 | 9 | |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 0 | 4 | |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 0 | 4 | |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 0 | 4 | |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class | 0 | 18 |
Model years with no recall and fewer than three complaints are not listed. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. All Mercedes-Benz models.
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class: questions owners ask
Which Mercedes-Benz SL-Class year has the most problems?
By owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class model years with the most are the 2013 (18), 2022 (9) and 2014 (4). Newer model years have had less time on the road, so their counts are naturally lower; compare years of a similar age.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL-Class years have the fewest complaints?
Leaving out the newest model years (too new to compare), the fewest owner complaints were filed for the 2014 (4), 2015 (4) and 2017 (4), out of 5 model years from 2013 to 2022. A low count can also mean that year sold fewer cars.
How often does the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class fail its MOT?
In 2023 UK MOT tests, the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class's first-time failure rate ranged from 7% for cars first registered in 2020 to 21% for 2012, across 11 registration years with at least 100 tests. Older cars fail more often. The most common failure areas were tyres, lights and electrics, suspension. Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results.