The 2001 Mercedes-Benz S 500 L A is a rear-wheel-drive sedan, petrol-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 5.0 litres and an output of 225 kW (306 hp).
The asking price is 6,990 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That is in line with maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 6,500 €. The estimate is based on 52 comparable cars. A dealer typically sells this model in about 12 days and a private seller in about 17 days.
The odometer reads 255,000 km, which works out at about 10,000 km per year. The car was inspected 2/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 2/2027. There are 53 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 207,715 km.
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Premium audio
- Tow bar
- Keyless entry and start
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 563 € per year
- Insurance 680 € per year
- Financing instalment 106 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,240 € per year.
The original tyre size is 225/60 R16. The seller is Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Vantaa.
Basic information
- Registration number
- ILT-265
- Mileage
- 255,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 5.0 l, Petrol
- Model year
- 2001
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Office fee
- 349 €
- Body type
- Sedan
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Silver
- Tyre size
- 225/60 R16
- Wheel size
- 16″
- Tyre sets
- 2
- In traffic use in Finland
- 53 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WDB2201751A215114
- maksimi.fi ID
- 173384
- Nettiauto ID
- 15923158
Technical details
- Power
- 225 kW / 306 hp
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 6.5 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h
- Fuel consumption
- 19.4 l/100 km (urban)
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Number of gears
- 5
- Cylinders
- 8
- Turbocharger
- No
- CO2 emissions
- 320 g/km
- Kerb weight
- 1,875 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,400 kg
- Max towing weight
- 2,100 kg
- Towing weight (unbraked)
- 750 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 5,160 × 1,860 × 1,440 mm
- First registration
- 07/06/2001
- Last inspection
- 2/2026
- Last service
- 6/2026, 252,224 km
- Type approval number
- e1*97/27*0099
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Keyless entry and start
- Leather upholstery
- Premium audio
- Sunroof or panoramic roof
- Tow bar
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Asking price: 6,990 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 12 days and a private seller in about 17 days.
No price changes during the tracked period.
Next inspection due around 2/2027
About 6 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 2/2026.
Check with Traficom
Failure rate among cars of the same age
Of 24-year-old petrol passenger cars, 46.7% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (35,002 inspections, median mileage 265,000 km).
Sale periods
Sales
No previous sales.
See detailed history data from carVertical: the report covers the car's mileage records, possible damage, previous owners and registrations.
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Frequently asked questions about this car
How much does Mercedes-Benz S 500 L A cost?
Mercedes-Benz S 500 L A is for sale at 6,990 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is at market price (estimated market price 6,500 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 14/08/2026.
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 2001 and was first registered on 07/06/2001.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 255,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 2/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How common is a 2001 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 1,896 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2001 in traffic use in Finland. That is 5.6 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 5th most common brand of that year among 28 brands. The most common fuel type among them is petrol (68 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
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 Sunroof or panoramic roof, Premium audio, Tow bar, Keyless entry and start, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 563 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 225/60 R16.
Where is Mercedes-Benz S 500 L A located?
The car is located in Uusimaa (Vantaa, Uusimaa).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.