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1990 Mercedes Benz 500

Everything Canada’s open data holds on this vehicle: what has been recalled, what it costs to run, and how efficient it is compared with everything else on the road.

Recalls

1

1 current

Combined

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Fuel, a year

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Not rated by NRCan

Recalls

Good news: Recall repairs cost you nothing. Book with any manufacturer dealer and quote the recall number — no time limit, however many owners the vehicle has had.

Brakes

Transport Canada recall 1993060 · manufacturer campaign 93-0523

28 April 1993

Transport Canada lists: 500 1990–1992

What is wrong

DURING THE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF THE AIR FILTER HOUSING WHILE PERFORMING SERVICE, IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE VACUUM HOSE COULD BE MISROUTED AND DAMAGE TO THE VACUUM CHECK VALVE COULD OCCUR. IF THE CHECK VALVE IS DAMAGED, A LOSS OF SUFFICIENT BRAKE BOOST WILL OCCUR.

What the dealer will do

VEHICLES WILL BE INSPECTED AND, IF NECESSARY, THE VACUUM HOSE TO THE VACUUM BRAKE BOOSTER WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEWLY DESIGNED PREFORMED HOSE WITH A RELOCATED CHECK VALVE.

1,177 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1990 Mercedes Benz 500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 1990 Mercedes Benz 500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.

Source: Transport Canada — Vehicle Recalls Database; NRCan — Fuel consumption ratings. Data current as of 30 July 2026. Running cost uses Ontario average prices (155 ¢/L, 14.5 ¢/kWh), which are hand-maintained estimates. 30,784 rated vehicles on file.