Mercedes-Benz OC 500 Service & Repair Manual 2011–2020

Service and repair manuals for 3 model years of the Mercedes-Benz OC 500, 2011 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: 12.8L I6 — 782 cu in, turbocharged · 12.0L I6 — turbocharged.

01 / Model yearsChoose your OC 500 year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2020 $40.99 12.0L I6 RF 2543 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · RF 1943 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis select
2012 $40.99 12.8L I6 Base Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 1-Door select
2011 $40.99 12.8L I6 1841 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 1-Door select

02 / Other yearsOther OC 500 years

2020 Mercedes-Benz OC 500 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 12.0L I6 — turbocharged. Trims: RF 2543 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis · RF 1943 Bus (Non School) - Stripped Chassis.

No recalls on federal record for the 2020 OC 500.

2012 Mercedes-Benz OC 500 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 12.8L I6 — 782 cu in, turbocharged. Trims: Base Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 1-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2012 OC 500.

2011 Mercedes-Benz OC 500 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 12.8L I6 — 782 cu in, turbocharged. Trims: 1841 Bus (Non School) - Cab Forward 1-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2011 OC 500.

03 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore OC 500 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 OC 500 manual

Which OC 500 years does this manual cover?

Every year from 2011 to 2020 — 3 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 OC 500 manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Mercedes-Benz published for the OC 500, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include OC 500 wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every OC 500 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Why do some OC 500 years cost more?

Every OC 500 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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