Mercedes-Benz S500 Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz S500 has a market value of $11,429 to $31,898 depending on year and condition, based on 145 verified auction sales (data through Nov 12, 2026) across 11 model years (1994–2006). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $83,500, with 16 sold in the past 12 months. 12 are listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz S500 Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz S500 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | 2000 | $11,095 | 64,000 mi |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1997 | $50,000 | 30,000 mi |
| Sep 8, 2026 | 2002 | $13,444 | 9,000 mi |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 1994 | $25,500 | 25,000 mi |
| Aug 20, 2026 | 1998 | $16,000 | 64,000 mi |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 2003 | $16,000 | 28,000 mi |
| Aug 4, 2026 | 2006 | $14,600 | 37,000 mi |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 2001 | $15,250 | 24,000 mi |
| Jul 2, 2026 | 1995 | $47,000 | 9,000 mi |
| Jun 21, 2026 | 1999 | $15,600 | 141,000 mi |
| May 27, 2026 | 1999 | $22,777 | 73,000 mi |
| May 15, 2026 | 1994 | $17,888 | 56,100 mi |
Mercedes-Benz S500: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz S500 worth?
Mercedes-Benz S500 market values range from $11,429 to $31,898 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $83,500. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz S500 year is best?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz S500 year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz S500 best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.
How many Mercedes-Benz S500 sell per year?
16 Mercedes-Benz S500 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 145 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz S500?
DriveIndex lists 12 Mercedes-Benz S500 for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.