1985
1 engine option
5.0L V8
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
1 generation · 1 engine options · data across all years of the 500SEL platform.
489
Labor times
144
Torque specs
0
DTC codes
0
Repair procedures
8
Fluid specs
0
Open recalls
5-Year Cost of Ownership · 1985 5.0L V8
$31,485
~$6,297/yr maintenance labor at $150/hr. Other engines/years vary — pick a generation below to see its breakdown.
Generations & engine options
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