2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class SL550
WDBSK7BA4BF162228
Vehicle history report for the 2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class SL550 (VIN WDBSK7BA4BF162228). Black, convertible/cabriolet, 5.5L 8-cyl, gasoline. 38,903 mi reported. Registered in Ca. No open recalls. Unlock full title, salvage, lien & accident history.
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Vehicle identity & specifications
What's a 2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class worth?
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Safety recalls None found
No open NHTSA recall campaigns were found for this 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class.
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Common problems & what to inspect
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA for the 2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class, here are the most-reported problem areas — and exactly what to check before you buy.
💥 1 involved a crash
🔍 Inspect wheels for bends, cracks and curb rash, and feel for vibration at highway speed.
🔍 Confirm the airbag light turns on then off at startup — if it stays lit there's a fault (costly, and a safety risk). Check for signs of prior deployment.
🔍 Inspect for rust, fresh undercoating, mismatched paint, uneven panel gaps and any sign of prior collision or frame repair.
🔍 Listen for knocks or ticking, check for leaks and blue/white exhaust smoke, and make sure it doesn't overheat. No check-engine light should be on.
🔍 Test all accessories — sunroof, climate, seats, electronics — for proper operation.
Pre-purchase checklist
- Match the VIN on the dash, door jamb and title — they must be identical.
- Cold-start the engine; listen for knocks and check for blue or white exhaust smoke.
- Test-drive through all gears at low and highway speed — no slipping, shudder or pulling.
- Confirm every warning light clears at startup (none should stay on).
- Check fluids — oil, coolant, transmission — for level, color and leaks.
- Look underneath for rust, fresh undercoating or signs of collision repair.
- Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection from a trusted mechanic.
Owner complaints 3
Complaints filed with NHTSA by owners of the 2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class.
WHEELS
The contact owns a 2011 Mercedes-Benz SL550. The contact stated while driving at various speeds, the dashboard suddenly illuminated red indicating that the tire air pressure was alarming. The contact also felt an imbalance with the weight of the vehicle as if one side of the vehicle was lower than the other. The contact discovered that the rims had fractured…
NHTSA ODI #11508924AIR BAGS,STRUCTURE,ENGINE
ON JULY 10, 2015 DURING 5 PM TRAFFIC MY WIFE WAS MAKING A LEFT TURN FROM THE TURNING LANE INTO OUR COMPLEX WHERE WE LIVE, UPON MAKING HER LEFT TURN, SHE HAD TO CROSS TWO LANES OF TRAFFIC, BOTH LANES HAD STOPPED TO ALLOW HER THROUGH SAFELY, AS SHE WAS CLEARING THE SECOND LANE LOOKING AS SHE PROGRESSED, NO ONE WAS IN THE OUTER LANE TURNING INTO OUR COMPLEX, A…
Crash · NHTSA ODI #10745357EQUIPMENT
TL* THE CONTACT WAS REPAIRING A 2011 MERCEDES BENZ SLK55. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE TOW HOOK FRACTURED WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS BEING UNLOADED BY A TRUCKING COMPANY. THE DEALER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE HOWEVER, DID NOT OFFER ANY ASSISTANCE. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED AND THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED OR REPAIRED. THE CURRENT AND FAILURE MILEAGES…
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Is the VIN WDBSK7BA4BF162228 valid?
WDBSK7BA4BF162228 is a structurally valid 17-character VIN with a correct ISO 3779 check digit, assigned to a manufacturer in Germany. It decodes to the 2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class.
Does the 2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class have any open safety recalls?
No open NHTSA safety-recall campaigns were found for the 2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class. CarLogs checks this against official NHTSA data on every lookup.
What is a fair price for a 2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class?
Comparable 2011 Mercedes-benz SL-Class listings run roughly $37,200–$55,000, typically around $46,306 (from 33 comparable vehicles). The full report shows this exact VIN's valuation.
Data last checked 27 Aug 2026 · Sources: NHTSA (recalls & complaints), U.S. EPA (fuel economy), NHTSA vPIC (specifications). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.