Model year guide

1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 2 on record.

1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined14 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 10 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City12 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classTwo Seaters
TransmissionAutomatic 4-spd
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

Dimensions & weight

Length
180.3 in
Width
70.5 in
Height
51.2 in
Wheelbase
96.9 in
Curb weight
3,704 lb

Manufacturer-reported figures for the 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl. Source: Transport Canada vehicle specifications via NHTSA.

1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl trims & engines on record

Trims
560SL

1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl vehicles on record

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1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl — frequently asked questions

Does the 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl get?

The 1988 Mercedes-benz 560 sl has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (12 city / 16 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.