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2004 Mercedes-Benz S500

Sold at Cars & Bids on Aug. 20, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
2004
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140 to W223)
Generation
S-Class (2000 to 2006)
Miles shown
89,700
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBNG75J54A431931
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 80 comparable sales, 33% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,905 to $13,111
Median$8,900
Sales behind it80Likely

From 80 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140 to W223) S-Class (2000 to 2006) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,905 and $13,111.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2004 Mercedes-Benz S500Mecum, May 13, 2026MecumMay 13, 2026$7,800
Michael Richards’ 2004 Mercedes-Benz S500Bring a Trailer, May 22, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2025$24,444
2003 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATICBring a Trailer, Aug. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 11, 2026$13,000
2005 Mercedes-Benz S600Bring a Trailer, May 27, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 27, 2026$10,000
2005 Mercedes-Benz S430 4MATICBring a Trailer, May 13, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 13, 2026$9,200
2003 Mercedes-Benz S430Bring a Trailer, March 24, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 24, 2026$6,000
2004 Mercedes-Benz S500 Designo Silver EditionBring a Trailer, April 21, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2025$9,600
2005 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MaticCars & Bids, Nov. 19, 2025Cars & BidsNov. 19, 2025$5,900