The 2003 Mercedes-Benz S Lorinser S500 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 car is imported from Japan. Used imports of this make totalled 14,523 cars in 2023–2025, 50 of them 2003 cars.

The asking price is 9,000 €. That is 1,700 € (23%) above maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 7,300 €. The estimate is based on 88 comparable cars.

The asking price has been reduced 2 times, by a total of 999 € from the original 9,999 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 16 days and a private seller in about 21 days.

The odometer reads 167,000 km, which works out at about 7,000 km per year. The car was inspected 5/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 5/2027.

Notable equipment:

  • Sunroof or panoramic roof
  • Power tailgate
  • Parking sensors

Running the car costs an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,190 € per year.

The seller is a private individual, Lappeenranta.

The car has been for sale for 58 days since 04/07/2026.

Basic information

Mileage
167,000 km
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Engine
5.0 l, Petrol
Model year
2003
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Body type
Sedan
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
White
In traffic use in Finland
53 cars
Steering position
Left-hand
Imported car
Yes, from Japan
VIN number
WDB2201751A382402
maksimi.fi ID
72916
Nettiauto ID
15765284

Technical details

Power
225 kW / 306 hp
Seats
5
Number of gears
5
Cylinders
8
Turbocharger
No
CO2 emissions
270 g/km (NEDC)
Kerb weight
1,875 kg
Gross weight
2,400 kg
Dimensions (L × W × H)
5,160 × 1,860 × 1,440 mm
Last inspection
5/2026
Type approval number
e1*97/27*0099

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

  • Parking sensors
  • Power tailgate
  • Sunroof or panoramic roof

Equipment rating

Asking price: 9,000 €

Above market price

Market price estimate 7,300 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 88 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz S, 2003) 6,520 €
  • Low mileage +1,610 €
  • Sold by a private seller −830 €
  • Market price estimate 7,300 €

Without a statistically distinct effect in this group: rear-wheel drive.

8,500 €9,000 €9,500 €10,000 €10,500 €4/7/202623/7/202612/8/202631/8/2026
DatePriceChange
04/07/20269,999 €
22/07/20269,500 €−499 €
14/08/20269,000 €−500 €

Next inspection due around 5/2027

About 9 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 5/2026.

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The interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.

Failure rate among cars of the same age

Of 22-year-old petrol passenger cars, 46.6% failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (67,165 inspections, median mileage 256,000 km).

Sale periods

Private seller, Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala 58 days for sale
4/7/202623/7/202612/8/202631/8/2026

Sales

No previous sales.

Listing changes

DateWhatChange
14/08/2026Asking price 9,500 € → 9,000 €
22/07/2026Asking price 9,999 € → 9,500 €

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CountryPeriodAsking priceOdometer
1Japannot knownnot knownnot known
2Finland7/2026–8/20269,000 €167,000 km

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Vehicle tax under the tax tables in force in 2026.

  • Base tax 469 €/yr
  • Driving power tax 0 €/yr
  • Total vehicle tax 469 €/yr

Base tax is based on CO₂ emissions (NEDC), 270 g/km.

Estimated annual insurance cost (liability + comprehensive).

Driver's age 45 yrs
  • Liability insurance290 €/yr
  • Comprehensive430 €/yr
  • Total insurance720 €/yr

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Remember to check tyre condition with the seller.

Tyre sizes for this model

  • 255/35 R20
  • 275/30 R20
  • 245/40 R19
  • 275/35 R19
  • 245/45 R18
  • 275/40 R18
  • 225/55 R17
  • 245/50 R17

Wheel sizes for this model

17″
18″
19″
20″
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Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz S Lorinser S500 cost?

Mercedes-Benz S Lorinser S500 is for sale at 9,000 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is above market price (estimated market price 7,300 €).

How long has this car been for sale?

The car has been for sale for at least 58 days. The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 04/07/2026.

Has the price been reduced?

Yes. The asking price is 999 € below the original listing price.

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 2003. It was imported to Finland as a used car.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 167,000 km.

When is the car due for its next inspection?

Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 5/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.

How common is a 2003 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?

On 30/06/2026 there were 4,736 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2003 in traffic use in Finland. That is 6.9 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 34 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (58.7 %). The figure is a snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.

How common are used imports of this make?

14,523 used Mercedes-Benz passenger cars were imported into Finland in 2023–2025, 11.8% of all used passenger-car imports; 50 of them were 2003 cars. The most common source countries for used passenger-car imports are Sweden (52%) and Germany (30%).

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, Power tailgate, Parking sensors. The full feature list is on this page.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 469 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the driving power tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.

Where is Mercedes-Benz S Lorinser S500 located?

The car is located in Etelä-Karjala (Lappeenranta, Etelä-Karjala).

How much does the car cost to keep per year?

The estimate is 1,189 € per year: vehicle tax 469 €, insurance 720 €. Insurance and energy are estimates; vehicle tax is calculated from the car's own data.

Who is selling this car?

The seller is Private seller (Lappeenranta).

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.