Mercedes-Benz
Mercedes-Benz SL
Mercedes-Benz SL: 59 UK certified builds from 2015 to 2026, 24 US EPA records and 12 US safety recalls. This summary is generated from the data below.
UK fuel mix: —. Records from the VCA fuel & emissions archive.
Model years
UK vehicles on the road
5 licensed and 3 SORN (8 total) at 2025 Q4.
| Year (latest quarter) | Vehicles |
|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 |
DfT/DVLA VEH0120 vehicle licensing statistics, source ↗, Open Government Licence v3.0. Small counts are rounded or suppressed at source.
US safety recalls
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22V365000 2022-05-20 · model years 2019, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2017-2022 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, AMG GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, SL-Class, GLC-Class, CLS-Class, GLB-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. An error in…
Remedy: The communication module software will be updated through an Over-the-Air (OTA) update or by a dealer, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed July 8, 2022. Owner notification letters will be mailed in…
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22V168000 2022-03-18 · model years 2007
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:LIGHTING CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2010 E350, 2014 G550, 2008-2009 C300, 2008 C350, 2009 CLK550, 2007 SL550, SLK280, and 2008 SLK350 vehicles. Various control units may have been updated with incorrect software configuration during a service repair. This can result in various system failures, such as…
Remedy: Dealers will update the software configuration on the affected control units, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 3, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's…
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21V961000 2021-12-13 · model years 2020
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 AMG G63, C300, E300, G550, AMG GT63, AMG GT53, 2019-2020 A220, GLA250, GLC300, 2016 C300, 2020 AMG A35, AMG C43, AMG C63, CLA250, E350, E450, GLB250, GLE450, GLS450, GLS580, S560, and SL550 vehicles equipped with a gasoline engine. During the manufacturing…
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fuel rail and fuel injectors, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 22, 2022. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for the recall is…
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21V058000 2021-02-05 · model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 - 2021 CLA-Class, GLA-Class, GLE-Class, GLS-Class, SLC-Class, A-Class, GT-Class, C-Class, E-Class, S-Class, CLS-Class, SL-Class, B-Class, GLB-Class, GLC-Class, and G-Class vehicles. Please refer to the Part 573 report for specific vehicle model details. The…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and the communication module software will be updated by a dealer, or through an over-the-air (OTA) update, free of charge. The recall began March 12, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer…
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19V787000 2019-11-01 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016
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:…
Remedy: MBUSA has initiated an Over the Air (OTA) remote update. MBUSA will also notify owners, and dealers will check software for a successful OTA or update the communication module software as needed, free of charge. The…
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19V768000 2019-10-25 · model years 2019
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2019 SL450, SL63 AMG, and SL550 vehicles. Over time, the bolt connection at the front-left mounting point on the rear axle carrier casting may fail, possibly affecting the vehicle's handling.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front-left mounting point of the rear axle carrier. If a defect in the bolt connection of the rear axle carrier is found, MBUSA will contact the owner and offer a…
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19V571000 2019-08-02 · model years 2018, 2019
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:PASSENGER SIDE:INFLATOR MODULE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2018 SL65 AMG, 2019 SL63 AMG and 2018-2019 SL450 and SL550 vehicles. The front passenger air bag may have been improperly sewn, allowing the seam to tear during deployment.
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger air bag, free of charge. The recall began December 13, 2019. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall…
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17V177000 2017-03-14 · model years 2014, 2017
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic,…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will update software in the affected control units, free of charge. The recall began April 21, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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16V899000 2016-12-14 · model years 2013, 2014, 2015
STEERING:ELECTRIC POWER ASSIST SYSTEM
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 SL550, 2013-2014 SL63 AMG, 2014-2016 E350, 2014 E350 Cabriolet, E350 Coupe, 2014-2015 S550, 2015 E350 Bluetec, 2015-2016 E400, 2016 E550 Coupe, and Maybach S600 vehicles manufactured August 23, 2012, to August 14, 2015. The affected vehicles use…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will replace the electric power steering control unit, free of charge. The recall began October 13, 2017. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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16V439000 2016-06-15 · model years 2015
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…
Remedy: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and if necessary adjust the headlamps, free of charge. The recall began on July 22, 2016. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372.
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14V386000 2014-07-01 · model years 2014
AIR BAGS
Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (Mercedes-Benz) is recalling certain model year 2014 SLK 250, SLK 350, SLK 55 AMG, SL 550, SL 63 AMG, and SL 65 AMG vehicles manufactured March 19, 2014, through May 5, 2014. Due to an air bag assembly error, the front passenger air bag may not deploy properly.
Remedy: Mercedes-Benz will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front passenger air bag, free of charge. Mercedes-Benz distributed an interim letter to owners on July 17, 2014. A second owner letter was mailed after…
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13V542000 2013-11-01 · model years 2013
AIR BAGS:SIDE/WINDOW
Mercedes-Benz (Mercedes) is recalling certain model year 2013 SL63, SL550, and SL65 vehicles manufactured January 16, 2013, through April 30, 2013. The affected vehicles are equipped with an occupant classification system (OCS) that may not detect a very light person sitting in the front passenger seat.
Remedy: Mercedes will notify owners, and dealers will replace the passenger side seat cushion including the OCS. The recall began on December 20, 2013. Owners may contact Mercedes at 1-201-573-0600.
NHTSA recalls database (US government, public domain). Recalls apply to US-market vehicles; check the manufacturer for your country.
US EPA fuel-economy records
| Year | Engine | Drive | Transmission | Fuel | MPG (US) comb. | CO₂ g/mi | EV range mi | Source |
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| 2027 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 16 | 558 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2026 | 4.0 L 8-cyl | All-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 16 | 558 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 22 | 395 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2020 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 387 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2019 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 435 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 383 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2018 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 442 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 23 | 383 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2017 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 9-spd | Premium | 20 | 442 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 23 | 392 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2016 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 19 | 465 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 3.0 L 6-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 23 | 393 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 442 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 5.5 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 19 | 468 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2015 | 6.0 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 17 | 537 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 442 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 5.5 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 19 | 468 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2014 | 6.0 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 17 | 537 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 4.7 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 20 | 448 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 5.5 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 19 | 468 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2013 | 6.0 L 12-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 17 | 537 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 5.5 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 17 | 523 | — | EPA ↗ |
| 2012 | 6.2 L 8-cyl | Rear-Wheel Drive | Automatic 7-spd | Premium | 14 | 635 | — | EPA ↗ |
US EPA test figures (US MPG, US test cycle), fueleconomy.gov ↗, US government public domain.
Sources
- UK Vehicle Certification Agency (VCA) fuel & emissions data — https://carfueldata.vehicle-certification-agency.gov.uk/Open Government Licence v3.0
- DfT/DVLA VEH0120 licensing statistics — https://www.gov.uk/government/statistical-data-sets/vehicle-licensing-statistics-data-tablesOpen Government Licence v3.0
- US EPA / DOE FuelEconomy.gov — https://www.fueleconomy.gov/feg/ws/index.shtmlUS Government public domain
- NHTSA recalls database — https://www.nhtsa.gov/recallsUS Government public domain
- Car Model Index — https://models.autoculturesociety.com/Compiled record. Sources that do not permit reuse are not copied; this index is credited instead.
