Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Maintenance Costs
A Mercedes-Benz SL-Class will cost about $13,033 for maintenance and repairs during its first 10 years of service.
This beats the industry average for luxury convertible models by $565. There is also a 32.64% chance that a SL-Class will require a major repair during that time. This is 5.25% better than similar vehicles in this segment. The chart below illustrates how these costs and repair probabilities will increase over time.
An extended warranty is strongly recommended.
$4,396
Cost of maintenance/repair in the first five years.
This is less than the industry average for luxury Convertible models by $13,032.
3%
Chance that this car will need a major repair in its first five years.
This is 33% better than similar vehicles in this segment.
Warranty Score:
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class
The lower your score, the more likely you are to use a warranty within the first 10 years of your car’s life. An extended warranty is strongly recommended.
This value is determined by the cost of maintenance and the likelihood of repair values.
Get QuoteMercedes-Benz SL-Class Maintenance Costs
| Year | Major Repair Probability | Annual Costs |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3.37% | $620 |
| 2 | 5.59% | $702 |
| 3 | 6.27% | $830 |
| 4 | 11.07% | $1,037 |
| 5 | 15.85% | $1,208 |
| 6 | 17.83% | $1,476 |
| 7 | 19.24% | $1,685 |
| 8 | 24.87% | $1,765 |
| 9 | 27.48% | $1,819 |
| 10 | 32.64% | $1,891 |
| 11 | 50.56% | $1,997 |
| 12 | 62.90% | $2,162 |
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Maintenance Schedule
| Mileage | Recommended Maintenance |
|---|---|
| 10,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Adjust Parking Brake Cable, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
| 13,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Adjust Parking Brake Cable |
| 20,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Brake System Flush |
| 26,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 30,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
| 39,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Transmission Fluid Service |
| 40,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Brake System Flush |
| 50,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
| 52,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 60,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Fuel Filter Replacement, Brake System Flush |
| 65,000 | Fuel Filter Replacement, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 70,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
| 78,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 80,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 90,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
| 91,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Spark Plugs Replacement |
| 100,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Brake System Flush |
| 104,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 110,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
| 117,000 | Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 120,000 | Replace Air Filter, Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Transmission Fluid Service, Spark Plugs Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Fuel Filter Replacement |
| 130,000 | Rotate Tires, Fuel Filter Replacement, Service Battery/cables, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter |
| 140,000 | Rotate Tires, Service Battery/cables, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement, Cabin Replace Air Filter, Change Oil and Filter, Brake System Flush |
| 143,000 | Cooling System Flush, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter |
| 150,000 | Rotate Tires, Cooling System Flush, Service Battery/cables, Change Oil and Filter, Windshield Wiper Blade Replacement |
What About Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Insurance Costs?
The average cost to insure a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class is about $2,924 per year. This adds up to around $14,620 after 5 years of vehicle ownership. Unlike regular maintenance, this expense can often be lowered by shopping around for lower insurance premiums. Comparing quotes will ensure that you are not overpaying if you already own a Mercedes-Benz SL-Class. Or, if you are just researching, then it would be money-wise to know this cost before buying. Try our Competitive Quote Tool or the form below to get free quotes. Advertising Disclosure
Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Maintenance Rankings
We've ranked over 200 models from best to worst for Maintenance. See where the Mercedes-Benz SL-Class ranks for Maintenance compared to other vehicles. Also check out how the SL-Class stacks up in our rankings for Depreciation, Insurance and Overall Costs.
Other Mercedes-Benz SL-Class Costs of Ownership
Finding a car or truck that saves on maintenance costs is important. But, it's also imperative to view all major Mercedes-Benz SL-Class costs. This will ensure that you are finding the vehicle that provides you the best value, at the lowest cost. We've created tools that will also help you to save on the following ownership expenses:
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