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Pre-purchase inspection checklist — 1996 Mercedes Benz SL Class

NHTSA data on file today

The 1996 Mercedes Benz SL Class has 3 NHTSA recall campaigns and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

Recall campaigns on file

NHTSA #09E012000 FMVSS 108/AFTERMARKET COMBINATION LAMPS NHTSA notice
NHTSA #96V175000 MERCEDES/HEADLAMP NHTSA notice
NHTSA #96V058000 Engine and Engine Cooling — Engine NHTSA notice

Most-cited components in owner complaints

Electrical System 1 complaint
Engine and Engine Cooling 1 complaint

Recall notices and owner complaints for the 1996 Mercedes Benz SL Class

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