MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS (1999-06) S500 4DR SALOON 5.0 AUTO
Buyer's Guide & Data from our Checks
The MERCEDES-BENZ S CLASS (1999-06) S500 4DR SALOON 5.0 AUTO is a large, petrol-powered luxury saloon from Mercedes-Benz’s flagship range. In the UK market, it sits above family cars as a spacious, prestigious alternative to executive models such as the BMW 7 Series and Audi A8.
Across 341 mycarcheck.com look-ups, 138 different VINs were seen, giving a useful snapshot of cars people checked. Those checks show an average private-sale value of £1,500, average recorded mileage of 122,000 miles and around 4,000 miles driven yearly; cars had about four to five previous keepers on average.
Best suited to buyers seeking long-distance travel, cabin space and commanding drive, the S500 is not for those prioritising low fuel bills or parking. Its V8 engine and automatic gearbox give it a powerful character compared with saloons, while comfort and prestige are the main attractions. Check condition and running costs before buying a luxury car.
A used S-Class can hide outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, damage, mileage discrepancies or theft history. Enter the reg now—skipping a check could turn a luxury buy into a costly mistake.
Key Findings
The following statistics are drawn from our checks of 138 different vehicles, run between February 19th 2021 and October 31st 2026. These real-world insights provide context for this vehicle's place in the market, as well as its typical usage.
341
Lookups
Lookups
17
Hidden Histories
Hidden Histories
128k
Average Mileage
Average Mileage
£1,500
Average Valuation
Average Valuation
