Used Mercedes-Benz S

Used cars, model years and price levels

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

#78 most popular car model in Finland (of 1793 models)*

*measured by number of active listings

For sale
189
Reported sales
199
Asking price (median)
25,950 €
Inspection failure rate
26.9 %
Average mileage
218,125 km
Time on market (median)
20 days

The Mercedes-Benz S is Finland's #8 most popular Mercedes-Benz model: 189 cars are for sale, which is 2.4 % of all cars for sale. The median asking price is 25,950 € and the average is 34,619 €; the cheapest car costs 1,400 € and the priciest 249,000 €. Cars for sale are model years 1960–2025, averaging 17 years old. The most common fuel type is diesel (41% of cars for sale) and the most common body type is sedan (98%). Average mileage is 218,125 km. Median time on market is 20 days. The inspection failure rate averaged 26.9 % in 2025 periodic inspections.

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Breakdowns

Price estimate

  • Well below market price 8 %
  • Below market price 17 %
  • At market price 40 %
  • Above market price 24 %
  • Well above market price 11 %

Fuel type

  • Diesel 41 %
  • Petrol 39 %
  • Plug-in hybrid 14 %
  • Hybrid 6 %

Gearbox

  • Automatic 97 %
  • Manual 2 %
  • Other 0 %

Seller

  • Dealer 62 %
  • Private seller 38 %

Body type

  • Sedan 98 %
  • Coupé 1 %
  • Other 0 %
  • Hatchback 0 %

Inspection failure rate

Failure rate in 2025 periodic inspections, by first registration year

  • Mercedes-Benz S
  • 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 %.

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)
20251138,990 €148,900 €
20234114,945 €109,800 €
2022887,695 €91,900 €
20217105,000 €70,990 €
2020456,840 €51,195 €
2019448,200 €49,800 €
2018953,900 €
2017849,695 €49,350 €
2016439,395 €37,795 €
20152136,900 €37,800 €
20141533,490 €34,965 €
2013832,390 €29,900 €
2012214,245 €14,750 €
2011324,800 €21,000 €
2010415,250 €13,499 €
2009617,200 €11,000 €
2008613,700 €13,900 €
2007129,815 €7,900 €
2006148,950 €10,000 €
2005310,790 €10,890 €
2004420,495 €7,990 €
200389,495 €4,450 €
200265,750 €3,134 €
200177,000 €3,200 €
200034,490 €3,400 €
199954,500 €2,345 €
199815,800 €3,700 €
199519,500 €22,900 €
1994111,900 €7,800 €
1993210,795 €
199269,250 €5,950 €
1991515,900 €10,150 €
1988013,980 €
198718,490 €
19861800 €
198503,950 €
198407,900 €
198317,500 €
198236,500 €
198103,500 €
198007,999 €
197609,275 €
197305,600 €
1972179,900 €
1970111,900 €
1969013,900 €
1967130,000 €
1966018,850 €
1964135,000 €
1961017,890 €
1960133,500 €

Price by model year

Average depreciation 12.2 %/yr

Effect of equipment on price

  • All-wheel drive 35% of cars +2,359 € avg +1,200 €

Average effect on asking price according to the price estimate model, in cars that have the feature. The share is calculated from Mercedes-Benz S cars with a price estimate. The vertical line on the bar and the avg figure show the same feature’s average effect across all models.

Time on market vs. comparable models

Median time on market

Time on market

Time on market (median) 20 days

Largest Mercedes-Benz S sellers

Private sellers also have 77 Mercedes-Benz S listings. Figures are current listings by dealer chain.

Mercedes-Benz S cars by region

Uusimaa: 59Varsinais-Suomi: 15Satakunta: 7Kanta-Häme: 7Etelä-Savo: 2Pirkanmaa: 28Päijät-Häme: 9Kymenlaakso: 7Etelä-Karjala: 3Pohjois-Savo: 9Pohjois-Karjala: 7Keski-Suomi: 12Etelä-Pohjanmaa: 14Pohjanmaa: 2Keski-Pohjanmaa: 4Pohjois-Pohjanmaa: 9Kainuu: 4Lappi: 7Ahvenanmaa: 0
  • 0
  • 1–4
  • 5–15
  • 16–35
  • over 35

All regions

RegionFor saleShareMedian price
Uusimaa5928.8 %35,900 €
Pirkanmaa2813.7 %31,800 €
Varsinais-Suomi157.3 %38,945 €
Etelä-Pohjanmaa146.8 %13,450 €
Keski-Suomi125.9 %12,900 €
Pohjois-Pohjanmaa94.4 %14,500 €
Pohjois-Savo94.4 %17,990 €
Päijät-Häme94.4 %20,990 €
Kanta-Häme73.4 %20,000 €
Kymenlaakso73.4 %8,800 €
Lappi73.4 %9,990 €
Pohjois-Karjala73.4 %13,700 €
Satakunta73.4 %35,000 €
Kainuu42 %5,500 €
Keski-Pohjanmaa42 %27,900 €
Etelä-Karjala31.5 %9,000 €
Etelä-Savo21 %6,345 €
Pohjanmaa21 %38,950 €

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Mercedes-Benz S listings per day

For sale 207

Value of cars sold (cumulative)

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Frequently asked questions

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

There are 189 used Mercedes-Benz S cars for sale in Finland.

Where can I find used Mercedes-Benz S cars?

There are 189 used Mercedes-Benz S cars for sale in Finland. maksimi.fi lists all used Mercedes-Benz S cars with prices and price estimates; the largest sellers are Saka, Rinta-Joupin Autoliike, Veho.

How much does a used Mercedes-Benz S cost?

The median asking price of Mercedes-Benz S cars for sale is 25,950 €, and the average is 34,619 €. Prices range from 1,400 € to 249,000 €.

What have used Mercedes-Benz S cars sold for?

199 Mercedes-Benz S cars have been sold while tracked. Realised prices vary by model year; for example, model year 2022 cars sold at a median of 91,900 €. Prices are each car's last asking price before the sale.

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

Model years 1960–2025 are for sale. Model year 2015 has the most listings (21 cars).

How popular is the Mercedes-Benz S?

The Mercedes-Benz S is the #8 most popular Mercedes-Benz model in Finland: its share of Mercedes-Benz cars for sale is 2.4 %.

How much value does a Mercedes-Benz S lose per year?

Based on median asking prices by model year, a used Mercedes-Benz S's value falls by an average of 12.2% per year. The figure reflects the resale value trend of the used car.

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

The failure rate of Mercedes-Benz S 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 cars to fail their inspection?

In 2025 periodic inspections, Mercedes-Benz S 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 sell?

Sold Mercedes-Benz S cars were listed for a median of 20 days before being sold.

What is the most common fuel type in Mercedes-Benz S cars?

The most common fuel type is diesel: 41% of cars for sale.

What share of Mercedes-Benz S cars have an automatic gearbox?

97% of Mercedes-Benz S cars for sale have an automatic gearbox.

Do dealers or private sellers sell more Mercedes-Benz S cars?

62% of cars for sale are dealer listings and 38% are from private sellers.

What is the most common Mercedes-Benz S body type?

The most common body type is sedan: 98% of cars for sale.

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

The average mileage of Mercedes-Benz S cars for sale is 218,125 km.

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

The largest number of Mercedes-Benz S cars for sale is in Uusimaa (59 cars). The next largest regions are Pirkanmaa and Varsinais-Suomi.

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