Brakes Failed problems of the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL500

Two problems related to brakes failed have been reported for the 2006 Mercedes Benz SL500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 12/13/2017

2006 sl 500. Consumer writes in regards to sbc warning cluster illuminated and brake failure. The consumer stated the brakes failed while driving causing the vehicle to roll through an intersection. The consumer limped three blocks home. Fault codes c25ds, c26de, c26bb, and c233d in the sbc system.

2 Brakes Failed problem

Failure Date: 01/07/2010

I have a 2006 Mercedes Benz Sl500. I have had numerous issues with the vehicle which were all covered under warranty. On 12-6-2009 I had a total brake failure. Luckily I was in a stopped position and the car started moving forward. The brake pedal was full pressed to the floor and the emergency brake did not work. Mercedes benz of greenway plaza(houston) 713-986-6600 did the repair. I was advised by kevin graves(my service advisor) that there was a recall and all repairs were covered under a extended recall warranty. On 1-7-2010 the exact same issue occurred, only this time I was moving in a elevated parking garage. I immediately down shifted to first and stood on the brake and pushed the emergency brake. Luckily again I was moving a very low speed and coasted to a stop. Mercedes benz of greenway again did the repairs and advised that it was another defective hydraulic brake pump. I have no confidence in this vehicle. After doing research there are a number of blogs and other web pages where people have had these issues. I have advised mb greenway plaza that I want out of this car and I am getting a total run around on pricing from there sales staff. This is not a lemon law issue this is a safety issue. I have also notified mb corporate in new jersey. 1-800-367-6372.


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SL500 Service Bulletins
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