At a glance

Reported mileage28,492 mi

LocationGa, USA

ColorSilver

Last listed price$67,500

Open recallsNone

Vehicle identity & specifications

Make

Mercedes-benz

Model

SL-Class

Year

2013

Trim

SL550

Body style

Convertible/Cabriolet

Vehicle type

PASSENGER CAR

Engine

4.7L 8-cyl

Cylinders

8

Fuel type

Gasoline

Doors

2

Assembly plant

BREMEN, GERMANY

Manufacturer

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

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Low

$58,000

Typical price

$71,211

High

$87,000

Most 2013 Mercedes-benz SL-Class listings fall between $58,000 and $87,000, from 61 comparable cars.

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Safety recalls None found

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Common problems & what to inspect

Based on 18 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2013 Mercedes-benz SL-Class, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.

💥 1 involved a crash

Steering 5 reports

🔍 Steering should be tight and centered — no play, clunks or wandering. Test at low and highway speed; listen for power-steering whine.

Engine 4 reports

🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.

Power Train 3 reports

🔍 Drive through every gear: watch for slipping, hard or delayed shifts, and shudder. Check for transmission/driveline leaks and noises.

Electrical System 1 report

🔍 Test every electrical feature: windows, locks, infotainment, charging and all lights. Watch for flickering, dead accessories or warning lights.

Exterior Lighting 1 report

🔍 Confirm all headlights, brake lights, turn signals and reverse lights work, with no moisture inside the housings.

Suspension 1 report

🔍 Listen for clunks over bumps, check the car sits level, and look for uneven tire wear and worn shocks or struts.

Pre-purchase checklist

Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.

Owner complaints 18

Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2013 Mercedes-benz SL-Class.

ENGINE

I was driving on a country road when all of a sudden my car lost power all the warning lights camo on the dashboard. Smoke started billowing out from the back and front of the car. It turned off and I only coasted about a 100 feet. I could not safely pull off to the side of the road as the car had no power. Thankfully the road was not very busy and the tow t…

NHTSA ODI #11651239

STEERING

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the vehicle lost power steering assist functionality. There was no warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic, who determined that the steering rack needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related th…

NHTSA ODI #11629693

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM,EXTERIOR LIGHTING

Had some issues with turn signals and a check engine light. My car is a 2013 SL63 AMG with 22700 miles. It sits in garage 95 percent of the time under cover. Took car to dealer and they replaced both batteries it fixed al of the lights except my turn signal. I asked the dealer why didn't you check the turn signal I got no response. I had to drive to Louisvil…

NHTSA ODI #11609568

SUSPENSION

The rear subframe experienced excessive levels of rust which caused the rear left side to suddenly collapse. After the collapse, the car would fish tail at low speeds (i.e., less than 15 miles per hour). I am thankful that the collapse did not happen when traveling at higher speeds such as an expressway, which would have certainly caused an accident. The Me…

NHTSA ODI #11593024

POWER TRAIN

Started the vehicle and used the gear selector to shift to Drive. Car did not go into gear. Towed to dealer. Dealer found faulty “ism module.” Apparently a very common issue with these cars. So common that the part is in an “indefinite back order.” The replacement part is also revised because Mercedes knows there was a manufacturer defect with the existing …

NHTSA ODI #11582692

STEERING

Our power steering went out all of a sudden. We took this to our mechanic who said it was a recall for the power steering. Fletcher Jones Mercedes' looked at the vehicle did a computer update recall and said the power steering is not covered. The car is very unsafe and we need this fixed.

NHTSA ODI #11445443

ENGINE

Cam sensor seals failed which leaked oil into the wire harness, O2 sensors, and ECM. This happens to be a common problem with M278 engine. The repair was $10,217 to fix this issue. The car would not pass emissions without this repair. Could oil into the electrical system pose a fire hazzard?

NHTSA ODI #11442087

STEERING

The contact owns a 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550. The contact stated while the vehicle was being serviced at a tire shop, he was informed that the power steering assist warning light was illuminated. The steering wheel became difficult to turn. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer to be diagnosed. The contact was informed that the steering assembly ne…

NHTSA ODI #11419160

+ 10 more complaints on record.