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

FinalBid holds 40,995 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Mercedes-Benz S. Across 40,200 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $3,700. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 15,985 verified odometer readings sit above 105,970 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Nov 12, 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.

$3,400
Median final bid
$925–$10,700
Middle half
$27,025
Top 10% from
$142,400
Highest

Price index

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

$2,600 $3,230 $3,870 $4,500 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov $4,050

Final bid by model year

A 2015 Mercedes-Benz S sold at Copart and IAAI for a median of $7,488 over the last 12 months (692 sales); with front-end damage the median was $6,900.

Model year Sold Median final bid Front-end damage
2025 53
$60,000
$53,750
2024 75
$50,500
$51,250
2023 159
$37,500
$35,275
2022 225
$36,500
$34,000
2021 133
$33,500
$31,700
2020 128
$19,150
$19,100
2019 227
$16,250
$15,600
2018 253
$14,000
$12,650
2017 258
$11,000
$9,500
2016 341
$9,200
$8,088
2015 692
$7,488
$6,900
2014 282
$6,500
$6,100

Final bid by damage type

Median final bid by primary damage, all model years, last 12 months.

Damage Sold Median final bid
Side 642
$5,150
Water/flood 193
$4,950
Rear end 770
$4,250
Minor dents & scratches 625
$4,150
Front end 2,545
$4,050
All over 152
$3,050
Normal wear 722
$1,775
Mechanical 290
$1,500

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 4,957 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
76%
$2,550 2011
Georgia
7%
$8,550 2015
United Arab Emirates
4%
$8,450 2017
Poland
2%
$5,150 2013
Albania
1%
$5,375 2014
Nigeria
1%
$5,400 2015
Armenia
1%
$8,300 2018
Ukraine
1%
$25,500 2021
Canada
0.9%
$5,700 2014
Mexico
0.7%
$750 2007
Germany
0.6%
$663 1988
Lebanon
0.6%
$6,150 2016
Other countries 5%

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 4,041 sold median $3,900
IAAI 2,510 sold median $2,713

Last 12 months · updated November 10, 2026

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Nov 9, 2026 2026 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Water/flood $41,750
Nov 10, 2026 2026 Mercedes-Benz S 500 All over $30,900
Nov 8, 2026 2024 Mercedes-Benz S 580e Front end $27,500
Nov 10, 2026 2023 Mercedes-Benz S 500 Front end $26,500
Nov 10, 2026 2021 Mercedes-Benz S 560 Front end $25,500
Nov 9, 2026 2022 Mercedes-Benz S 580 Front end $24,250
Nov 11, 2026 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 Front end $22,200
Nov 8, 2026 2019 Mercedes-Benz S 560 Front end $18,600

S by year

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Mercedes-Benz models

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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 $3,400; half of the 6,551 sales went for $925 to $10,700.

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

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (76%), Georgia (7%), United Arab Emirates (4%).

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

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $3,900, IAAI $2,713.

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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