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Mercedes-Benz S auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 24,225 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Mercedes-Benz S. Across 22,401 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $3,475. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 8,215 verified odometer readings sit above 106,334 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 7, 2019, the newest in Oct 25, 2026. The Mercedes-Benz S auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Mercedes-Benz S stops losing value.

$3,650
Median final bid
$950–$12,000
Middle half
$29,000
Top 10% from
$142,400
Highest

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$2,800 $3,600 $4,400 $5,200 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $4,000

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2025 50
$60,500
2024 71
$55,000
2023 160
$38,000
2022 213
$36,250
2021 132
$34,125
2020 129
$19,100
2019 223
$16,700
2018 243
$14,400
2017 260
$11,250
2016 335
$9,500
2015 683
$7,700
2014 279
$6,625

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 4,506 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
76%
$2,550 2012
Georgia
6%
$13,050 2017
United Arab Emirates
4%
$8,450 2017
Nigeria
2%
$4,975 2015
Poland
2%
$5,450 2014
Albania
2%
$4,950 2014
Armenia
1%
$10,000 2019
Ukraine
1%
$27,000 2021
Canada
0.9%
$5,450 2015
Mexico
0.8%
$750 2007
Lebanon
0.5%
$6,150 2017
El Salvador
0.4%
$3,850 2012
Other countries 4%

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 3,705 sold median $4,150
IAAI 2,242 sold median $3,000

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 23, 2026 2026 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Side $77,000
Oct 20, 2026 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580e Rear end $53,500
Oct 22, 2026 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Front end $50,500
Oct 22, 2026 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 580e Minor dents & scratches $46,250
Oct 23, 2026 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Minor dents & scratches $41,700
Oct 22, 2026 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Top/roof $41,500
Oct 20, 2026 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 63 S AMG E Performance All over $41,250
Oct 20, 2026 2025 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Front end $38,500
Oct 23, 2026 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Rear end $37,250
Oct 22, 2026 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Front end $35,500
Oct 22, 2026 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Front end $32,750
Oct 21, 2026 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Side $32,250
Oct 20, 2026 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Side $27,250
Oct 22, 2026 2020 Mercedes-Benz S Maybach S 650 Front end $27,000
Oct 22, 2026 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Front end $25,500
Oct 22, 2026 2016 Mercedes-Benz S Maybach S 600 Front end $23,800

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Mercedes-Benz S sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Mercedes-Benz S was $3,650; half of the 5,947 sales went for $950 to $12,000.

Where do Mercedes-Benz S cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (76%), Georgia (6%), United Arab Emirates (4%).

Is a Mercedes-Benz S cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $4,150, IAAI $3,000.

What should I pay for a salvage Mercedes-Benz S?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Mercedes-Benz S with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Mercedes-Benz S sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Mercedes-Benz S final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Mercedes-Benz S would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Mercedes-Benz S vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Mercedes-Benz S

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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