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The 2017 MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S65 is a luxury passenger car featuring a 6.0L V12 engine with 621 hp, a 7-speed automatic transmission, and rear-wheel drive. Safety and driver-assist features include Dynamic Brake Support, Lane Departure Warning, Forward Collision Warning, and Blind Spot Warning. The vehicle seats four and comes equipped with advanced systems such as Adaptive Cruise Control, Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking, and a backup camera. Built in Sindelfingen, Germany, it boasts a high level of comfort and advanced technology typical of the Mercedes-Benz brand.

Decoded VIN:

Make

MERCEDES-BENZ

Manufacturer Name

MERCEDES-BENZ CARS

Model

S-Class

Model Year

2017

Plant City

SINDELFINGEN

Series

AMG S65

Vehicle Type

PASSENGER CAR

Plant Country

GERMANY

Note

Some of the decoding information provided may vary for non-U.S. market vehicles.

Body Class

Convertible/Cabriolet

Doors

Wheel Base (inches) From

115.90

Number of Wheels

Wheel Size Front (inches)

Wheel Size Rear (inches)

Steering Location

Left-Hand Drive (LHD)

Number of Seats

Number of Seat Rows

Transmission Style

Automatic

Transmission Speeds

Drive Type

RWD/Rear-Wheel Drive

Axles

Engine Number of Cylinders

Displacement (CC)

6000

Displacement (CI)

366.1424645683

Displacement (L)

Engine Stroke Cycles

Engine Model

M279

Fuel Type - Primary

Gasoline

Valve Train Design

Dual Overhead Cam (DOHC)

Engine Configuration

V-Shaped

Engine Brake (hp) From

621

Cooling Type

Water

Other Engine Info

TC, L-7, DFI

Engine Manufacturer

Daimler

Pretensioner

Yes

Seat Belt Type

Manual

Other Restraint System Info

Type 2 seat belts for all occupants. Seat belts on all outboard designated seating positions are equipped with load limiters and pretensioners.

Front Air Bag Locations

1st Row (Driver and Passenger)

Side Air Bag Locations

1st and 2nd Rows

Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)

Standard

Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

Standard

Traction Control

Standard

Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS) Type

Direct

Auto-Reverse System for Windows and Sunroofs

Standard

Keyless Ignition

Standard

Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)

Standard

Crash Imminent Braking (CIB)

Standard

Blind Spot Warning (BSW)

Standard

Forward Collision Warning (FCW)

Standard

Lane Departure Warning (LDW)

Standard

Lane Keeping Assistance (LKA)

Standard

Backup Camera

Standard

Parking Assist

Standard

Dynamic Brake Support (DBS)

Standard

Pedestrian Automatic Emergency Braking (PAEB)

Standard

Automatic Crash Notification (ACN) / Advanced Automatic Crash Notification (AACN)

Standard

Daytime Running Light (DRL)

Standard

Semiautomatic Headlamp Beam Switching

Standard

Adaptive Driving Beam (ADB)

Standard

Most common problems:

Engine misfire

V-shaped engines, especially those with 12 cylinders, can experience misfires due to complexities in fuel and air distribution.

Turbocharger issues

The engine is equipped with a turbocharger (TC), which can suffer from lag, overboost, or mechanical failure.

Timing chain problems

V12 engines like the M279 are known for timing chain wear, which can lead to engine timing issues.

Fuel injector malfunction

Direct Fuel Injection (DFI) systems can have problems with clogged or leaking fuel injectors.

Overheating

High-performance engines with complex configurations are prone to overheating, often due to cooling system failures.

Oil consumption

V12 engines can have higher oil consumption, leading to frequent top-offs and potential oil leaks.

Electrical system malfunctions

Modern engines have complex electrical systems that can fail, affecting engine performance and Dynamic Brake Support.

Exhaust gas recirculation (egr) problems

Issues with the EGR system can lead to poor emissions performance and engine knocking.

Wear and tear

High-performance engines experience more wear and tear, leading to a shorter lifespan of components like spark plugs and belts.

Vibration and noise

V-shaped 12-cylinder engines can produce more vibration and noise, which may require additional damping measures.

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