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Mercedes-Benz S420: market value and price history

Mercedes-Benz S420 Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz S420 has a market value of $13,903 to $21,125 depending on year and condition, based on 33 verified auction sales across 6 model years (1994–1999). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $63,000, with 3 sold in the past 12 months. 5 are listed for sale.

Value Range
$13,903 to $21,125
Median Sale
$14,500
Auction Sales
33
Model Years
6
For Sale
5
Last checked Nov 13, 2026
33 auction results →5 for sale →

Mercedes-Benz S420 Value by Year

1999 Mercedes-Benz S420
5 auction sales · 2 for sale
$21,125No sale since Apr 2026
1998 Mercedes-Benz S420
4 auction sales · 2 for sale
$19,525
1997 Mercedes-Benz S420
3 auction sales
$13,903No comparable sale since Jun 2025
1996 Mercedes-Benz S420
10 auction sales
$15,925
1995 Mercedes-Benz S420
8 auction sales · 1 for sale
$16,944No sale since Oct 2025
1994 Mercedes-Benz S420
3 auction sales
$17,555No sale since Dec 2024

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Recent Mercedes-Benz S420 Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Oct 21, 20261996$30,50028,000 mi
Jun 8, 20261998$40,00029,000 mi
Apr 20, 20261999$26,00050,000 mi
Oct 1, 20251995$32,50017,000 mi
Aug 20, 20251996$63,00022,000 mi
Jun 24, 20251997$12,75061,000 mi
Dec 20, 20241994$18,25048,000 mi
Apr 30, 20241998$10,00061,000 mi
Feb 5, 20241995$12,75066,000 mi
Dec 4, 20231997$13,25051,000 mi
Nov 1, 20231994$15,00042,000 mi
Oct 27, 20231999$15,75086,000 mi

Mercedes-Benz S420: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mercedes-Benz S420 worth?

Mercedes-Benz S420 market values range from $13,903 to $21,125 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $63,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Mercedes-Benz S420 year is best?

DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz S420 year (1994–1999), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.

How many Mercedes-Benz S420 sell per year?

3 Mercedes-Benz S420 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 33 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz S420?

DriveIndex lists 5 Mercedes-Benz S420 for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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