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SL/R230: MB just extended SBC warranty to 25 years!

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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 07:08 PM
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MB just extended SBC warranty to 25 years!

This is great news!

MB will also reimburse for any of the covered SBC repair already performed at a MB dealer.

Models:
E-Class 2003-2006
CLS-Class 2006
SL-Class 2003-2012
Maybach 2004-2012
SLR-Class 2005-2009

Covered components:

Hydraulic control unit, hydraulic pump, pressure reservoir, brake operating unit, front and rear wheel speed sensors, brake lamp switch, and the yaw rate sensor.
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Old Sep 10, 2018 | 08:05 PM
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It's posted in many places on the forum already...
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 04:53 PM
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Too bad the b'stards don't do it in Europe as well...
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Old Sep 17, 2018 | 10:40 PM
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Got my letter today!!
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 11:33 AM
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SBC Extended Warranty

This is great news! Does this extension cover second and third owners?
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Old Sep 18, 2018 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GordonWa
This is great news! Does this extension cover second and third owners?
It covers the car.
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Old Oct 28, 2018 | 08:17 PM
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Yes it does! The note I have said any miles, any owner. I had my SBC pump replaced three years ago to the tune of over $1500.00. I took my invoice, and proof of payment and the note to Mercedes North Houston, and was very pleasantly surprised to find them immediately knowledgeable about this, and quite willing to provide a complete refund. Mind you, it has to go to a processing center, so don’t expect to have them hand over the cash, but I was told that I can expect a check from Mercedes US in about two-three weeks time.
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Old Oct 28, 2018 | 10:09 PM
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Nice!
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Might take a bit longer...
Took info to MB dealer September 17. No check yet so called today. Was told reimbursement was approved 10/26 and the checked would be mailed shortly. Repair was done at an independent garage.
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 12:30 PM
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SBC Refunds

Here's hoping that you received your refund. I got mine on October 26, so that took about two weeks. Not bad.

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