Mercedes SL Height Control Issues

Whoa, sounds familiar! I had almost the exact same set of issues with my SL – those ride height problems are a pain, right? That leveling system can be super sensitive. Definitely check those height sensors, especially the control rods. When one goes, it throws the whole air suspension out of whack. Is the car leaning to one side or just generally uneven? And did the bumpy ride start right after the warning light came on? It's probably related, but good to confirm.

The car does not seem to be leaning on one side, but generally uneven. And yes, the bumpy ride started right after the warning light came on. Is it safe to drive the car in this condition, and is there a way to confirm if the control rod is defective without specialized tools?

Okay, if it's generally uneven and the bumpy ride coincided with the light, yeah, it's pointing pretty strongly to those height sensors messing with your air suspension. As for driving it, I wouldn't recommend pushing it too hard. A wonky ride height and suspension can affect handling and braking, you know? Regarding checking the control rod without tools, it's tricky. You could visually inspect it for obvious damage (bent, broken, disconnected), but honestly, you're probably better off getting it to a workshop. They can properly diagnose it and replace the faulty sensor. Ignoring it could damage other parts of your automotive suspension, and that will cost you more money.

I appreciate the detailed explanation! I took your advice and brought the car to a local workshop. It turned out to be a defective control rod on the height sensor as suspected. The total repair cost was around 110€. Everything seems to be working correctly now.