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How much does Mercedes-Benz 380SL repair and maintenance cost?

The cost depends on your car, the type of service, and where you live. Here are estimates for a selection of Mercedes-Benz 380SL services.

Service Estimate Savings Dealer Estimate Location
Service type Crankshaft Position Sensor Replacement for 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L Estimate $271 Savings 42.15% Dealer Estimate $469 Location Crosby, TX
Service type Oil Pressure Sensor Replacement for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L Estimate $413 Savings 43.32% Dealer Estimate $729 Location Baldwin, NY
Service type Ball Joint Front - Upper Left Replacement for 1985 Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L Estimate $411 Savings 37.47% Dealer Estimate $658 Location Mattapan, MA
Service type Axle / CV Shaft Assembly - Driver Side Rear Replacement for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L Estimate $625 Savings 35.40% Dealer Estimate $967 Location Uniondale, NY
Service type Control Arm Assembly - Rear Lower Right Replacement for 1984 Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L Estimate $973 Savings 43.47% Dealer Estimate $1721 Location Cabin John, MD
Service type Control Arm Assembly - Rear Upper Left Replacement for 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L Estimate $430 Savings 33.17% Dealer Estimate $643 Location Ruskin, FL
Service type Exterior Door Handle - Driver Side Front Replacement for 1982 Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L Estimate $133 Savings 32.99% Dealer Estimate $199 Location Columbia, SC
Service type Fuel Pressure Regulator Replacement for 1983 Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L Estimate $589 Savings 45.59% Dealer Estimate $1084 Location East Norwich, NY

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Adam

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Adam
17 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L - Smell in the car - Delray Beach, Florida
I highly recommend Adam. He totally understood the vehicle and the various different elements that needed to be fixed. Even items I did not know about. Very appreciative of the service and would highly recommend!
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William

34 years of experience
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34 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L - Fuel Injector - Sun City, Arizona
William was wonderful. Very knowledgeable and hardworking. Absolutely the best of the best mechanic.
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Richard

17 years of experience
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Richard
17 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz 380SL V8-3.8L - Car is not starting - Pleasanton, California
Richard was great. Prompt, enthusiastic, creative problem solving on my cars problem. I would highly recommend him and his service.!

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Answers to common Mercedes-Benz 380SL questions

When accelerating from standing stop engine hesitates
Answered by Jeff
I would recommend checking the mass air flow sensor as this is a commonly known part that can cause this kind of loss of power. This regulates the air intake into the fuel injection and ensures a proper air/fuel mixture....
Need to know the A/C relay location on a 1982 European Mercedes-Benz 280sl.
Answered by Marvin
The relay is on the driver side right next to the brake booster and master cylinder. It looks like a large black block by the fender. For the compressor to not have power to it, check the low pressure switch...
Stalls while applying throttle. Already changed two warm up regulators
Answered by Jamahl
Hello. I think you may have a problem with the cold start valve (https://www.yourmechanic.com/services/cold-start-injector-replacement) not dumping the proper amount of fuel to allow the car to start and remain running on a cold start. The distributor should be checked as...
Mercedes 380SL starting up, rough idling, then cutting off and dying
Answered by Kevin
The mileage is not that high but due to the age, before attempting further diagnostics, you should test cylinder compression and intake vacuum (to check for stuck valves). If you determine that the engine is basically mechanically sound, there are...

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