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2004 Mercedes Benz S 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

5

5 current

Combined

13.8L/100 km

Fuel, a year

$4,278

20,000 km, Ontario prices

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.

Other

Transport Canada recall 2008290

15 August 2008

Transport Canada lists: CL 2001–2008 · Class 2003–2007 · S 2002–2007

What is wrong

Certain vehicles equipped with Active Body Control (ABC) the sensors on the front struts may not operate within tolerances. As such, the sensor signal may not be accurately transmitted to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A variation in the transmitted values can result in one front strut adjusting to a value while the other does not adjust and presenting the driver with an uneven front suspension. This situation could have an effect on the vehicle's directional stability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash with injuries or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will inspect and replace affected AZ-sensors

279 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Steering

Transport Canada recall 2007195 · manufacturer campaign 2007060001

14 June 2007

Transport Canada lists: CL 2000, 2003–2004 · S 2000–2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with an 8-cylinder engine, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the Active Body Control's high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity. This may result in ABC hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalictic converter which could cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a corrosion resistant ABC high-pressure distribution hose.

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Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2006031

7 February 2006

Transport Canada lists: CL 2000–2002, 2004–2005 · S 2000–2002, 2004–2005

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may experience instrument cluster backlighting malfunction. There are three distinct failure modes. (1) Vehicles built between 06/2000 and 11/2000 may contain a defective transformer that could cause an electrical short. (2) Vehicles built from 01/2002 to 04/2002 could have incorrect dielectric layers inside a capacitor that could lead to fluctuating current levels. (3) Vehicles built between 05/2004 and 09/2004 may have incorrect light emitting diodes (LEDs).

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the instrument cluster module.

1,313 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Other

Transport Canada recall 2004184 · manufacturer campaign 04-0515

3 June 2004

Transport Canada lists: CL 2003–2004 · S 2003–2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles, the trunk lid springs could fail in the closed trunk lid position due to extensive exposure to very high temperatures. This failure only occurs in the closed position and causes the trunk lid to fail to spring open upon being unlocked, thereby providing warning to the owner of the broken spring condition.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the trunk lid springs.

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Brakes

Transport Canada recall 2004153 · manufacturer campaign 04-0712

6 May 2004

Transport Canada lists: CL 2001–2004 · S 2001–2004

What is wrong

On certain vehicles equipped with a 12-cylinder engine, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the Active Body Control's high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity. This may result in ABC hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalictic converter which could cause a fire.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will install a corrosion resistant ABC high-pressure distribution hose.

277 vehicles affected in CanadaCarSafety Mfr

Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 26% of 34 2004 vehicles in this class
Tailpipe CO₂
317 g/km

Set your own distance and pump price · Full efficiency ranking

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Common questions

Does the 2004 Mercedes Benz S 500 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 5 recalls on record for the 2004 Mercedes Benz S 500. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2004 Mercedes Benz S 500 get?
NRCan rates the 2004 Mercedes Benz S 500 at 13.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 317 g of CO2 per kilometre. There are 2 rated versions; this is the median.
What does it cost to run a 2004 Mercedes Benz S 500 for a year?
At 20,000 km a year and Ontario average prices, about $4,278 in fuel, producing roughly 6,376 kg of CO2. Your own distance and prices will change this — the calculator lets you set both.

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.