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1997 Mercedes Benz Class

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.

Airbag

Transport Canada recall 1999233 · manufacturer campaign 99-1104

17 December 1999

Transport Canada lists: Class 1997

What is wrong

On certain SL320, SL500 and SL600 vehicles, corrosion of the electrical ignition filament of the supplementary restraint system (SRS) gas generator module may occur if the vehicle is operated in areas of frequently high humidity. Corrosion of the ignition filament may result in the driver's airbag being deployed inadvertently.

What the dealer will do

Driver's airbags will be inspected and replaced where necessary.

158 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

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Common questions

Does the 1997 Mercedes Benz Class have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 1 recall on record for the 1997 Mercedes Benz Class. 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.