1974
1 engine option
4.5L V8
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL
2 generations · 2 engine options · data across all years of the 450SEL platform.
943
Labor times
284
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
16
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1974 4.5L V8
$8,424
~$1,685/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
1973
1 engine option
4.5L V8
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