Used Mercedes-Benz S 500

Used cars, model years and price levels

#73 most popular Mercedes-Benz model in Finland (of 154 models)*

#863 most popular car model in Finland (of 1759 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
5
Reported sales
2
Asking price (median)
18,000 €
Inspection failure rate
26.9 %
Average mileage
198,381 km
Time on market (median)
7 days

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 is Finland's #73 most popular Mercedes-Benz model: 5 cars are for sale, which is 0.1 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 18,000 € and the average is 19,440 €; the cheapest car costs 10,500 € and the priciest 28,900 €. Cars for sale are model years 1994–2007, averaging 23 years old. Average mileage is 198,381 km. Median time on market is 7 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 26.9 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • Mercedes-Benz S 500
  • All cars

Average failure rate 26.9 % (2,094 inspections in 2025, median mileage 225,000 km). Brand average 29.4 %, national average 26.9 %. Figures cover the model series Mercedes-Benz S.

Causes of failures

  • This model series
  • All cars
  1. Axles and suspension 50.7 %

    506 defects, All cars 39.4 %

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  2. Brakes 24.6 %

    246 defects, All cars 27.7 %

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  3. Emissions and leaks 11.4 %

    114 defects, All cars 10.1 %

    Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks

  4. Steering 5 %

    50 defects, All cars 6.5 %

    Steering joints and rods, steering gear

2025 periodic inspections recorded 998 defects leading to a failure across 2,094 inspections. The remaining 8 % of defects fall under other items. The single most common defect item was etuakselisto (321 failures). Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (304).

Figures count defects, not cars: a failed car often has several defects. Shares are calculated from all defects leading to a failure.

Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

Model years

For sale by model year

Median asking price by model year

Prices by model year: for sale and sold
Model yearFor saleAsking price (median)Sold (median)
2007118,000 €–
2005128,900 €–
2004212,700 €–
20010–10,900 €
19990–2,800 €
1994124,900 €–

Price by model year

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 7 days

Largest Mercedes-Benz S 500 sellers

Private sellers also have 4 Mercedes-Benz S 500 listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars by region

Uusimaa: 1Varsinais-Suomi: 0Satakunta: 0Kanta-Häme: 0Etelä-Savo: 0Pirkanmaa: 1Päijät-Häme: 1Kymenlaakso: 0Etelä-Karjala: 0Pohjois-Savo: 0Pohjois-Karjala: 0Keski-Suomi: 1Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 0Pohjanmaa: 0Keski-Pohjanmaa: 0Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 0Kainuu: 0Lappi: 0Ahvenanmaa: 1
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All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Ahvenanmaa120 %14,900 €
Keski-Suomi120 %28,900 €
Pirkanmaa120 %24,900 €
Päijät-Häme120 %10,500 €
Uusimaa120 %18,000 €
Kymenlaakso00 %–
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa00 %–

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Mercedes-Benz S 500 listings per day

For sale 5

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

Experiences of Mercedes-Benz S 500

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Frequently asked questions

How many Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars are for sale in Finland?

There are 5 used Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars?

There are 5 used Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars for sale in Finland. bilbil.fi lists all used Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Modiqo Group.

How much does a used Mercedes-Benz S 500 cost?

The median asking price of Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars for sale is 18,000 €, and the average is 19,440 €. Prices range from 10,500 € to 28,900 €.

What model years of the Mercedes-Benz S 500 are for sale?

Model years 1994–2007 are for sale. Model year 2004 has the most listings (2 cars).

How popular is the Mercedes-Benz S 500?

The Mercedes-Benz S 500 is the #73 most popular Mercedes-Benz model in Finland: its share of Mercedes-Benz cars for sale is 0.1 %.

How often does the Mercedes-Benz S 500 fail its inspection?

The failure rate of Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars in 2025 periodic inspections was 26.9 % on average (2,094 inspections, median mileage 225,000 km). The national average was 26.9 %. Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.

What causes Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars recorded 998 defects leading to a failure, most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks, steering. The single most common defect was etuakselisto. Figures count defects, not cars, because a failed car often has several defects.

How fast does a Mercedes-Benz S 500 sell?

Sold Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars were listed for a median of 7 days before being sold.

What is the typical mileage of a Mercedes-Benz S 500?

The average mileage of Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars for sale is 198,381 km.

Where in Finland are the most Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars for sale?

The largest number of Mercedes-Benz S 500 cars for sale is in Ahvenanmaa (1 cars). The next largest regions are Keski-Suomi and Pirkanmaa.

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