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Reliability Database
Mercedes-Benz

SL-Class

Sports Car
Best Engine ✅ Recommended (4.4)
2 Generations
1 Engines Rated
297 Total Complaints
Engine Ratings
1 recommended

Generation Timeline

2003-2012 R230
0 engines
262 complaints 🔥 15 ☠ 1
→
2013-2020 R231
1 engine
35 complaints
3.0L 6-cyl ✅ Recommended (4.4)
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