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2008 Mercedes Benz S 450

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

2

2 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 2008242

9 July 2008

Transport Canada lists: B 2007–2008 · C 2006–2008 · CLK 2006 · CLS 2007 · and 5 more

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been programmed with incorrect software calibration data during the manufacturing process. This could affect various functions such as: The electric fuel pump may not receive a signal which, in case of a crash, may prevent the fuel pump from disconnecting as designed; The maximum speed limiter may not be activated; The fuel gauge readings may be incorrect; A stuck fuel-level sensor may not be displayed in the instrument cluster; The speedometer may be out of tolerance which, as a result, may indicate inaccurate vehicle speed; The On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) system may reduce the emission level applicable to the vehicle, causing the Check Engine Light to illuminate incorrectly.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will reprogram the electronic control module.

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Electrical

Transport Canada recall 2008089 · manufacturer campaign 2008050001

19 March 2008

Transport Canada lists: CL 2008 · S 2008

What is wrong

Certain vehicles may have been assembled with an improperly manufactured Signal Acquisition and Actuation Module (SAM-F). This could interrupt electrical supply to, and impede the functioning of, the wiper system, steering wheel adjustment, headlamp and turn signal operation. Loss of wiper function could hamper the driver's visibility, while a loss of headlamp illumination would render the vehicle less visible to other motorists and pedestrians, as well as affecting the driver's visibility during hours of darkness, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash, causing property damage and/or personal injury or death.

What the dealer will do

Dealers will replace the SAM-F module.

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Efficiency and running cost

Class
Full-size
In its class
More efficient than 32% of 63 2008 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 2008 Mercedes Benz S 450 have any recalls?
Transport Canada has 2 recalls on record for the 2008 Mercedes Benz S 450. Recall repairs are free at any manufacturer dealer.
What fuel economy does the 2008 Mercedes Benz S 450 get?
NRCan rates the 2008 Mercedes Benz S 450 at 13.8 L/100 km combined, emitting 317 g of CO2 per kilometre.
What does it cost to run a 2008 Mercedes Benz S 450 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.