1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class Review
Price Estimate: $9,445 - $14,277

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For sale near Columbus, OH
6 listings
- 60,338 miles
- 1 accident, 9 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Autovault (101 mi away)
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Located in Amelia, OH
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBFA66E7MF034838
Stock: 1177
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-23-2024- 70,425 miles
- No accidents, 6 owners, personal use only
- 8cyl automatic
- Hwy 11 Automotive (303 mi away)
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Located in Lenoir City, TN
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 Class SL Convertible - 5.0L V8 Engine - Low MileageThis classic 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Convertible features a powerful 5.0L ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
14 Combined MPG (13 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: WDBFA66E0MF030579
Stock: 030579
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 09-25-2024
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class 500SL 2dr Convertible and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.13 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Ohio
$264/mo for 500-Class 500SL
500-Class 500SL
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$163/mo
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Mercedes-Benz 500-Class Reviews
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My 6th Mercedes-Benz SL
4.75 out of 5 starsDr. M, 12/29/2004
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class 500SL 2dr Convertible
My i1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is my sixth Mercedes-Benz SL. I have owned five of the 1973 - 1989 SL styles; three 450's, one 280 Gray market and one 560. They were all great cars and I always enjoyed their rides. I trade cars once a year (my weekend car-that is). This is the first of the newer style SLs that I have owned. I tried a 300, but it was way too underpowered. This car only … had 42,000 miles on it when I bought it so it was in excellent condition. The interior is great, not dated at all. Unfortunately the exterior is a bit dated, otherwise this car is is perfect. The fuel economy is a bit lower than the 280 had, but on par with the 450's, and better than the 560. The 500SL is a kick to drive and finally I don't have to get out to take down or put up the top. It provides great luxury and performance at a really low price.
500SL The nicest Car I've Ever Driven
4.63 out of 5 starsDuPre', 05/07/2008
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class 500SL 2dr Convertible
This is without a doubt the best car I've ever owned, and quite the head turner! Fabulous engine with a classic rumble and horsepower to snap your neck! The low end torque is not up to Porsche standards but in a highway run I'd take my Benz! It's got high end power to spare. Passing on the highway is a breeze and only requires a moderate level of nerve. The first thing I did was change … the old style rims, mine is a two tone model that was crying for a sportier look and 18" chrome AMG's did the trick. I read a review in another publication that stated that there is typically a wiring harness issue with these and other benz's of this era, that's the only concern I've had and mine has been fine
Best SL Converible Ever!
5 out of 5 starsOBD, 04/07/2008
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class 500SL 2dr Convertible
Killer car, power convertible top, fast, fast, fast, easy on maintenance, great looks and excellent reliability. Wish I could have one for each day of the week, highly recommend this Mercedes and I have owned approximately fifteen SL's.
Great Drivers Automobile
4.88 out of 5 starsFrank (Smokey) Jansz, 09/03/2009
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class 500SL 2dr Convertible
I feel great when I get into it, it feels good behind the wheel, as I have owned mercs since the early 1960; s and I had a bad accident in a 1966 model 220 s, I was traveling around 85 miles per/hour and hit a solid lamp Post here in Australia, and ended in hospital with a broken right limb and a few ribs, and I am still here happy that I wasn't driving any other vehicle. I will … recommend merc's to anyone who believes in safety. I am now a proud owner of a 1987 420sel a 1999 e, 240 and my new one is a 1991 500sl, which I have owned for a few days only. Great car.
We have a limited number of reviews for the 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class, so we've included reviews for other years of the 500-Class since its last redesign.
1991 500-Class Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
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Combined MPG | 14 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $264/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 7.9 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | rear wheel drive |
Safety
IIHS Rating
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- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original0
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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