Mercedes-Benz O500 Service & Repair Manual 2005–2020

Service and repair manuals for 6 model years of the Mercedes-Benz O500, 2005 to 2020. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 7.2L I6 — turbocharged · 12.0L I6 — turbocharged.

01 / Model yearsChoose your O500 year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2020 $40.99 7.2L I6; 12.0L I6 M 1826 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · RS 1941 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · U 1826 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · MDA 3736 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis +2 select
2009 $40.99 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward select
2008 $40.99 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward select
2007 $40.99 1730 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward · 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward select
2006 $40.99 1730 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward · 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward select
2005 $40.99 1730 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward · 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward select

02 / Other yearsOther O500 years

2020 Mercedes-Benz O500 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 7.2L I6 — turbocharged; 12.0L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: M 1826 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · RS 1941 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · U 1826 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · MDA 3736 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · RS 1835 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · MA 2836 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis.

No recalls on federal record for the 2020 O500.

2009 Mercedes-Benz O500 · $40.99 select →

Engines: . Trims: 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward.

No recalls on federal record for the 2009 O500.

2008 Mercedes-Benz O500 · $40.99 select →

Engines: . Trims: 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward.

No recalls on federal record for the 2008 O500.

2007 Mercedes-Benz O500 · $40.99 select →

Engines: . Trims: 1730 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward · 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward.

No recalls on federal record for the 2007 O500.

2006 Mercedes-Benz O500 · $40.99 select →

Engines: . Trims: 1730 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward · 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward.

No recalls on federal record for the 2006 O500.

2005 Mercedes-Benz O500 · $40.99 select →

Engines: . Trims: 1730 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward · 1735 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward.

No recalls on federal record for the 2005 O500.

03 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore O500 manual$40.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the O500 manual

Which O500 years does this manual cover?

Every year from 2005 to 2020 — 6 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Mercedes-Benz O500 manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Mercedes-Benz published for the O500, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include O500 wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every O500 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Why do some O500 years cost more?

Every O500 year is $40.99.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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