The Mercedes-Benz 500 (3 generations, 1983–1993) window sticker (Monroney label) lists its original factory MSRP, the 5.0L, 8-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive build, standard and optional equipment, EPA fuel economy (up to 16 mpg combined) and NHTSA safety ratings. Enter a Mercedes-Benz 500 VIN and the label comes back with that car's own build — free.
The Mercedes-Benz 500 window sticker — build, options & years
The Mercedes-Benz 500 ran from 1983–1993 across 3 generations (1983–1985, 1992, 1993). Its Monroney label captures exactly how each one left the factory — the build, the options it was optioned with and the price, built around the 5.0L, 8-cyl, Premium fuel, Rear-Wheel Drive powertrain.
Which year's sticker do I need? Any Mercedes-Benz 500 VIN works — ForCar reads the exact model year automatically. On owner data the cleanest years are 1983, 1984, 1985; the most-complained-about are 1993, 1992, 1991. For year-by-year recalls, MPG and safety, see the full Mercedes-Benz 500 VIN decoder.
What the Mercedes-Benz 500 sticker says about fuel
Fuel economy is a legally required block on every Monroney label — city, highway and combined figures plus the estimated annual fuel bill. These are the EPA numbers on file for the 500, latest tested year 2025:
The label also prints an estimated $900 a year in fuel at 15,000 miles, and 672 g/mi of CO₂. EPA files the 500 under Two Seaters, which is the class it gets compared against on the sticker. Electric models are rated in MPGe — miles per gallon of energy equivalent, with 266 miles of EPA range.
How the 500's sticker figure changed
Combined MPG printed on the label, model year by model year — 1984 to 2025. Worth checking before you compare a 500 sticker from one year with another:
Over that span the combined figure rose by 72 mpg, so an early sticker and a recent one describe noticeably different cars. EPA revised its testing method in 2008, which shifts figures printed before and after that year.
What's on the Mercedes-Benz 500 sticker
Every Monroney label carries the same required blocks: MSRP with itemised options, EPA fuel economy — for this car 85 mpg combined, NHTSA safety ratings, standard and optional equipment, and parts-content origin. Every 500 VIN returns its own build rather than a generic spec.
For how to read each block, what to do if the sticker is lost, and how it differs from a build sheet, see the window sticker guide.
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How we score: NHTSA crash-test safety (40%), recall frequency (25%) and the share of owner complaints involving a crash, fire or injury (35%) — not user reviews. For full recalls, MPG and safety see the Mercedes-Benz 500 VIN decoder.
500 window sticker — every model year
This covers the Mercedes-Benz 500 for 1983–1993. Enter any 500 VIN above and ForCar pulls the exact build and Monroney label for that specific year automatically. No need to pick a year. Driving something else? Browse window stickers for every Mercedes-Benz model.
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Other Mercedes-Benz window stickers
| Model | Years covered | Class | Best EPA figure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | — | — | |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | — | 26 mpg | |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | Compact Cars | 26 mpg | |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 | Midsize Cars | 96 mpg |
Where to find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz 500
- WindshieldLower-left corner, driver's side, readable from outside without opening anything.
- Door jambOn the driver's door frame of every 500, next to the tyre-pressure and build-date plate.
- DocumentsRegistration, title and insurance card — on a Mercedes-Benz 500 all three must show the same number.
All four must match. A Mercedes-Benz 500 whose windshield plate disagrees with the door jamb has either had a panel replaced or a tampered identity — check the paperwork before any money changes hands.
Window sticker — frequently asked
What MPG does the Mercedes-Benz 500 window sticker show?
The EPA figures on file are 85 mpg combined (85 city / 84 highway), from its 2025 rating, with an estimated $900 a year in fuel printed alongside.
Is the recreated Mercedes-Benz 500 sticker the same as the original?
It rebuilds the factory equipment, EPA fuel economy and NHTSA safety from official records, so the core Monroney content matches. Dealer-added options and destination charges vary by sale, so the printed total on one Mercedes-Benz 500 may differ from another.
Where do I find the VIN on a Mercedes-Benz 500?
Lower-left of the windshield, the driver's door-jamb sticker, or the registration and insurance documents — all three must agree. For what a window sticker is, how to read each block and what to do if yours is lost, see the window sticker guide.