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Mercedes-Benz S500: market value and price history

Mercedes-Benz S500 Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz S500 has a market value of $11,429 to $29,979 depending on year and condition, based on 106 verified auction sales across 11 model years (1994–2006). Individual examples have sold from $4,400 to $83,500, with 15 sold in the past 12 months. 3 are listed for sale.

Value Range
$11,429 to $29,979
Median Sale
$15,500
Auction Sales
106
Model Years
11
For Sale
3
Last checked Sep 29, 2026
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Mercedes-Benz S500 Value by Year

2006 Mercedes-Benz S500
21 auction sales
$13,933
2004 Mercedes-Benz S500
6 auction sales
$13,180No comparable sale since Dec 2025
2003 Mercedes-Benz S500
12 auction sales · 1 for sale
$14,160No sale since Aug 2025
2002 Mercedes-Benz S500
6 auction sales
$14,135
2001 Mercedes-Benz S500
5 auction sales
$16,307
2000 Mercedes-Benz S500
13 auction sales
$11,429
1999 Mercedes-Benz S500
18 auction sales
$17,253
1998 Mercedes-Benz S500
2 auction sales
$15,550
1997 Mercedes-Benz S500
6 auction sales
$29,979
1995 Mercedes-Benz S500
10 auction sales · 2 for sale
$22,986
1994 Mercedes-Benz S500
7 auction sales
$23,621

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Recent Mercedes-Benz S500 Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Sep 23, 20262000$11,09564,000 mi
Sep 11, 20261997$50,00030,000 mi
Sep 8, 20262002$13,4449,000 mi
Aug 31, 20261994$25,50025,000 mi
Aug 20, 20261998$16,00064,000 mi
Aug 4, 20262006$14,60037,000 mi
Aug 3, 20262001$15,25024,000 mi
Jul 2, 20261995$47,0009,000 mi
Jun 21, 20261999$15,600141,000 mi
May 27, 20261999$22,77773,000 mi
May 15, 20261994$17,88856,100 mi
May 11, 20261999$15,50072,000 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 $29,979 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $4,400 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?

15 Mercedes-Benz S500 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 106 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz S500?

DriveIndex lists 3 Mercedes-Benz S500 for sale (last checked Sep 29, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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