15 problems have been reported for the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL500. The following chart shows the 8 most common problems for 2006 Mercedes Benz SL500. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes, hydraulic with 4 problems. The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's suspension (4 problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
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| Exterior Lighting | |
| Power Train | |
| Visibility | |
| Latches/locks/linkage | |
| Electrical System | |
| Engine And Engine Cooling |
The following chart shows the number of problems reported during each of the service years since the debut of the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL500 in 2006.
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When making the decision between buying a new or used Mercedes Benz SL500, the following table can be used to compare the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL500 with the Mercedes Benz SL500 from other model years. Note that the number of problems reported for the 2006 SL500 is 15 while the average number of problems reported for the 11 model years of the Mercedes Benz SL500 is 20.
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