The 2008 Mercedes-Benz S is petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox, driven 176,000 km, with an engine output of 285 kW (387 hp). Notable equipment includes premium audio, tow bar, fuel-operated parking heater and reversing camera. The asking price 19,900 € is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price 18,600 €, based on 86 comparable cars. Cars of the same brand account for 7.4 % of all cars first used in 2008 (8,080 cars), the 4th most common brand of that year. Vehicle tax is approximately 370 € per year, insurance is estimated at approximately 556 € per year and the financing instalment is approximately 224 € per month, and the original tyre size is 235/55 R17.
Basic information
- Registration number
- AWD-500
- Mileage
- 176,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 5.5 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Grey
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- maksimi.fi ID
- 151783
- Nettiauto ID
- 15895706
Technical details
- Power
- 285 kW / 388 hp
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Fuel-operated parking heater
- Leather upholstery
- Parking sensors
- Power tailgate
- Premium audio
- Reversing camera
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 19,900 €
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection
A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.
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Failures in the same model series
175 cars of the Mercedes-Benz S model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 93 defects leading to a failure, or 53.1 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is clearly fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Axles and suspension 26.3
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Brakes 14.3
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Emissions and leaks 4.6
Exhaust measurement, OBD system, oil, fluid and fuel leaks
The remaining 15.1 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (33). Median mileage 277,000 km.
Figures describe the Mercedes-Benz S model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Mercedes-Benz S cost?
Mercedes-Benz S is for sale at 19,900 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 18,600 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The car has been for sale for at least 4 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 01/08/2026.
Has this car been on the market before?
No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 176,000 km.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 30.9 % of Mercedes-Benz S cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (175 inspections, median mileage 277,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 8,080 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (71.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Mercedes-Benz S cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: axles and suspension, brakes, emissions and leaks. That is 53.1 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is petrol and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Premium audio, Tow bar, Fuel-operated parking heater, Reversing camera, Power tailgate. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
According to maksimi.fi's calculation, vehicle tax is approximately 370 € per year. The estimate is based on the car's fuel type, CO2 emissions and gross weight.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 235/55 R17.
Where is Mercedes-Benz S located?
The car is located in Keski-Suomi (Korpilahti, Keski-Suomi).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.