Mercedes-Benz SL500

MBWorld · Grim129 · 9 Nov 2026

So I’m just posting some photos of my car for people to get to know me. I have a 1994 SL500 Brabus (cosmetic package). With 60,000 miles or 110,000km. a little history on the car, it was first...

MBWorld · elMacko · 9 Nov 2026

Guys, my SL500, 2004 started showing its age....all of a sudden while driving the "BRAKE" red light show in my dashboard with warning chimes...! Tested for brakes and worked just fine...! After...

MBWorld · zimmermarc53 · 6 Nov 2026

‘97 SL500. How do I relax the hydraulic top system? When I put the top up a few weeks ago, one of the right rear cylinders sprung a leak but it was able to finish the cycle. Yesterday, I wanted to...

MBWorld · Cobra Space · 1 Nov 2026

Greetings everyone, I used to have a SLK230 18 years ago, upgraded to 2005 SL500 in 2013, did a ton of work on them myself. I do realize the R232 is not exactly DIY like older Mercs. I decided...

MBWorld · DMWMotorCars · 13 Oct 2026

Hello, I’m looking to source the following parts for a 1999 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R129). These parts are no longer available through MBUSA, and I would appreciate any leads on available inventory...

MBWorld · evcah26 · 13 Oct 2026

Hi, I joined the forum here to try and sell this r129 SL class hardtop roof. I fear I don’t have a Mercedes but I acquired it and do not want it frankly dm for pictures, selling it for 450. In...

MBWorld · soldbydon · 11 Oct 2026

As a collector I own a handful of classic M-B's from 1958 on up, the R230's with their electronic sophistication having the most annoying issues. On a 2004 SL500 that has been on continuous trickle...

MBWorld · John051 · 4 Oct 2026

Hi, new member. purchased 03 SL500 three years ago, Persistent problem with distronic kicks off cruise with "external malfunction, reactivate". message on the dash. Does not create a code... ...

MBWorld · nicnik · 2 Oct 2026

Hi guys, I recently purchased a single-owner 1996 SL500 R129. The car is in decent shape, and the previous owner seemed militant about oil changes, but there’s obviously some deferred maintenance....

MBWorld · exeunte anno · 29 Sep 2026

can you install tailights from 2007-2008 SLs (white middle ) on 2003 SL500?

MBWorld · Adavis9946 · 26 Sep 2026

Hi all! hope to get some advice here. I just took my 2003 sl500 with SBC issues to dealer for warranty work as my mechanic and research showed major components are covered under warranty until...

MBWorld · STran · 26 Sep 2026

Hello,2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 (R230). My battery control/load separation module burned out — Bosch 0199000011, MB part number A2305401045. I need the wiring diagram/pinout for the 14-pin signal...