What is the accident rate for the Mercedes-Benz 500-Class?

The Mercedes-Benz 500-Class has an accident rate of 32.0% based on 100 vehicles analyzed from 1985–1993. The salvage rate is 0.0% and the total loss rate is 0.0%.

Is the Mercedes-Benz 500-Class reliable?

The Mercedes-Benz 500-Class has an odometer issue rate of 1.0%, a frame damage rate of 10.0%, and an average of 2.6 owners. The theft rate is 0.0%.

Mercedes-Benz 500-Class Statistics

100 vehicles analyzed (1985–1993)

Last updated: May 2026

The Mercedes-Benz 500-Class has an accident rate of 32.0% based on 100 vehicles analyzed from 1985 to 1993. The salvage title rate is 0.0% and the total loss rate is 0.0%. Average mileage is 87,426 miles with 2.6 owners on average.

Safety & Risk Profile

32.0%

Accident Rate

0.0%

Total Loss Rate

10.0%

Frame Damage

0.0%

Salvage Title

1.0%

Odometer Issues

Ownership Data

Avg Owners2.6

Avg Mileage87,426 mi

Common Specs

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Accident Rate Over Time

Year-by-Year Breakdown

Year	Vehicles	Accident Rate
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class	28	35.7%
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class	44	34.1%
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500-Class	17	29.4%

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