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1997 Mercedes-Benz S500

VIN: WDBGA51G8VA346446
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Sacramento, CA, USA
147,000 mi
Automatic
LHD
Modified
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  • HISTORY (2)
  • SPECS
  • COMPS (30)
  • TAXONOMY

Market Summary

The Mercedes-Benz S500 / S500 L - W140 (1994 to 1999) market. See Similar Markets

CMB $16,495
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The Mercedes-Benz S500, known as the 500SE before 1993, was a variant of the W140 S-Class Sedan that was introduced for the 1994 m... Learn more.
There are 11 Mercedes-Benz W140 Sedan for sale across all model years (1992 to 1999) and variants, 5 are S 500 / S 500 L and none are model year 1997 . There were 66 S 500 / S 500 L sold in the last 5 years.

Vehicle History

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Sep 13, 2022
Sold at for $10,100
147,000 mi · Sacramento, CA, USA
Jul 18, 2017
Purchase reported via public record for $87,500
Nevada, USA

Comps

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1997 Mercedes-Benz S500

Modified
6865 mi 157k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$10,000
May 17, 2023
90% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 146K - 195K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

1999 Mercedes-Benz S500 Grand Edition

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 192k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
For Sale
Mar 12, 2025
86% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 146K - 195K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

1999 Mercedes-Benz S500 Grand Edition

Original & Highly Original
6865 mi 147k mi
Manual transmission Automatic
LHD steering LHD
Sold
$12,000
Feb 24, 2025
86% Relevance
Relevance Score Criteria

Model
Year
Make
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
Model Trim
Powertrain
Engine
Transmission Type
Drive Type
Mileage
  • 146K - 195K
Body
Vehicle Type
Body Style
Doors
Driver Side
Ext. Color Group
Int. Color Group
Other Details
Originality
Location
Recency

Specs

Details about this vehicle - curated by our market specialists.

Year
1997
Model Family
Model Generation
Model Variant
S 500
Model Trim
-
Engine
5.0L V8 (M119)*
Transmission
Automatic
Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive (RWD)
Originality
Modified
Mileage
147,000 mi
VIN
WDBGA51G8VA346446
Vehicle Type
Automobile
Body Style
Sedan
Doors
4 Doors
Driver Side
Left Hand Drive
Ext. Color Group
Black
Int. Color Group
Black
* Due to the modifications on this vehicle, engine specifications may differ from factory specifications

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