Service Brakes Problems of Mercedes Benz SL55

Mercedes Benz SL55 owners have reported 4 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's brakes failed (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake light on (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz SL55

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brakes Failed problems
2
Brake Light On problems
1
Service Brakes problems
1

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mercedes Benz SL55

The Brakes Failed problem

I was having some trouble with the brakes, I brought the car back into the shop 3 times to let them know that the brakes were failing - once I almost ran a pedestrian over as I tried to stop and the vehicle brakes appeared to not work at all - the hydraulic system they say does nothing.   Read details...

The Brake Light On problem

The vehicle has 70000 miles and on January 10, 2019 I was approaching a stop light and suddenly with no warning (until after the fact ) had no brakes, fortunately I was able to accelerate through the light immediately after brake warning light and beeping.   Read details...

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2003 Mercedes Benz Sl55. When the vehicle was turned on noise was near the brake system and there were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a mechanic for inspection.   Read details...




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