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2004 Mercedes-Benz S500

Sold at Mecum Auctions on May 13, 2026.

$8,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,800, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2004
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140 to W223)
Generation
S-Class (2000 to 2006)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBNG84J64A400663
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 80 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$6,875 to $13,111
Median$8,900
Sales behind it80Likely

From 80 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W140 to W223) S-Class (2000 to 2006) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,875 and $13,111.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2004 Mercedes-Benz S500Cars & Bids, Aug. 20, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 20, 2026$5,200
2004 Mercedes-Benz S600Bring a Trailer, May 22, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2026$12,050
2004 Mercedes-Benz S600Bring a Trailer, Feb. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 22, 2026$21,000
2004 Mercedes-Benz S600Bring a Trailer, Jan. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 19, 2026$14,750
2004 Mercedes-Benz S500 4MATICBring a Trailer, Dec. 1, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 1, 2025$10,750
2004 Mercedes-Benz S430Cars & Bids, Aug. 1, 2025Cars & BidsAug. 1, 2025$4,150
Michael Richards’ 2004 Mercedes-Benz S500Bring a Trailer, May 22, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 22, 2025$24,444
2004 Mercedes-Benz S500 Designo Silver EditionBring a Trailer, April 21, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 21, 2025$9,600