2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Review

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is a Convertible 2-dr style car measuring 178.50 in length and 51.00 in height. Made in Germany, 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class has 4 trims priced by the manufacturer at 91,300 with just total of 1 recalls in the past 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. It’s seating 2 people with 2 doors and a rank size of 21.10 gallon. The engine is 5.0L V8 DOHC 32V and uses 13 of gasoline in the city and 13 on highways.

Make: Mercedes-Benz

Model: SL-Class

Trims Available: 4

Location: GERMANY

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Engine: 5.0L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission: 7A

Driveline: RWD

Seats: 2

MSRP: $91,300 USD

MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY

Tires: 255/40R18

Tank Size: 21 gallon

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Mercedes-Benz SL-Class 2005 Trims

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL600

Engine: 5.5L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Transmission: 5A

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 2

MPG: 13 City / 19 HWY

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL65 AMG

Engine: 6.0L V12 SOHC 36V TURBO

Transmission: 5A

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 2

MPG: 12 City / 19 HWY

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500

Engine: 5.0L V8 DOHC 32V

Transmission: 7A

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 2

MPG: 16 City / 23 HWY

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL55 AMG

Engine: 5.4L V8 SOHC 24V SUPERCHARGED

Transmission: 5A

Drivetrain: RWD

Body & Doors: CONVERTIBLE 2-DR

Seating: 2

MPG: 14 City / 20 HWY

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Safety & Recalls

Recall 05V133000 started on /Date(1112331600000-0500)/.

Summary: 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 PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP.

Consequence: IN THE HYDRAULIC BACK-UP MODE, THE DRIVER HAS BRAKING POWER SUFFICIENT TO STOP THE VEHICLE, ALTHOUGH GREATER BRAKE PEDAL PRESSURE IS REQUIRED AND THE BRAKE PEDAL TRAVEL WILL BE NOTICEABLY LONGER.

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 DURING A LIMITED PRODUCTION PERIOD. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 8, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.

FAQ

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is made in Germany between 1992 to 2020.

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is RWD and isn't the best choice for driving in snow, as it doesn't have enough ground clearance.

If you consider used 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class look at maintenance fees and average fuel economy compared to similar models. 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class’s uses 1 gallon of fuel for 13 miles, which is lower then 2004 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.

Before going to the dealership, get an appraisal for your 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class so you know how much it’s worth. Usually, the value of used 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is lower than $64,700.

There are 1 recalls recorded in our database for 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class that’s on average below the average number of recalls per car in our database.