Overview of the Mercedes-Benz G450d
This is about as fresh as a Japanese domestic market G-Wagen gets. A 2024 (Reiwa 6, first registered August of that year) Mercedes-Benz G450d, chassis code 7CA-465310C, showing just 585 kilometres on the clock, which converts to approximately 364 miles. The grade line on the auction sheet reads G450d with an edition name that is difficult to confirm with certainty but is best read as Manufaktur Edition. The car is finished in black over a platinum white leather interior with diamond stitching, sits on genuine alloy wheels, and carries a full suite of modern options including a glass sliding roof, digital rear view mirror, adaptive damping system and the AMG Line package. It is a one owner car being offered at auction for the first time, carrying auction house grade 5 with interior grade A, which are both at the top end of the Japanese auction grading scale. Buyers searching for a near new Mercedes-Benz G-Class with almost no mileage and a clean ownership history will find this a genuinely rare opportunity, since cars of this age and condition very rarely appear at auction in Japan.
The car is listed through USS HAA Kobe, lot number 82090, with an auction date of 3 October 2026 in Japan. The auction start price is ¥15,000,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this particular car, and no directly comparable sold results are on record for recent reference, so buyers should treat this as a fresh market test for a specification that rarely trades at this mileage. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
The Drive Review
The current generation G-Class, built on the W463 platform since 2018, is a vehicle that deliberately keeps one foot in the past while modernising almost everything underneath. The body on frame construction, the three locking differentials, the low range transfer case and the boxy upright silhouette are all carried over in spirit from the original 1979 Gelandewagen, yet the chassis, suspension and cabin technology are thoroughly modern. The result is a vehicle that still drives with the high set, commanding seating position and the slightly old fashioned heft to the controls that G-Class enthusiasts love, but now rides on an independent front suspension and does so with far more composure on road than any G-Wagen before it.
The G450d uses Mercedes-Benz's 3.0 litre straight six diesel engine paired with the 48 volt mild hybrid system and a nine speed automatic gearbox, sending power through permanent 4WD with low range gearing. The diesel straight six is a notably refined and torquey unit, giving the G-Class strong effortless pulling power from low revs, which suits both green laning and cruising at motorway speeds. The mild hybrid assistance smooths out the power delivery and improves efficiency without diluting the engine's inherent character. On road the G450d feels substantial and reassuringly planted, with the adaptive damping system fitted to this car helping to tame the body control that older G-Wagens were notorious for. Off road the low range transfer case and locking differentials, selectable from the overhead switches that remain one of the car's most charming interior details, mean it remains genuinely capable rather than being an SUV in name only.
Steering is still slower and weightier than a typical modern crossover, and the turning circle and sheer footprint of the car demand a bit more thought in town, but that is part of what makes a G-Class feel special rather than anonymous. Buyers moving from a modern luxury SUV will notice more wind noise around the flat windscreen and door mirrors at speed, and a firmer edge to the ride on larger wheels than in something like a GLE, but these are the trade offs of a vehicle that has never pretended to be anything other than what it is, a genuine off roader with luxury trimmings rather than a soft road biased crossover wearing a rugged suit.
Auction Details
Auction house USS HAA Kobe, lot number 82090, auction date 3 October 2026 in Japan. Auction grade 5 with interior grade A. Exterior grade recorded separately as 5. Auction start price ¥15,000,000. No Autoselecta guide bidding range has been set for this car at the time of writing, and there are no closely comparable sold results on record to reference, since vehicles of this age, specification and mileage are seldom seen at Japanese auction. The guide figures Autoselecta does publish on other vehicles are an estimated bidding range only, never a guaranteed purchase price, and buyers should refer to the price panel on this page for current live figures rather than relying on any historic guide. All bids must be submitted before 9PM UK time the evening before auction.
Vehicle Specifications
Manufacturer Mercedes-Benz, model G-Class, grade G450d with an edition name read with some uncertainty as Manufaktur Edition, chassis code 7CA-465310C. First registration year 6 of Reiwa, month 8, which is August 2024. Engine capacity 3,000 cc, fuel diesel as circled on the auction sheet, transmission automatic, drive 4WD with low range, steering right hand drive. Exterior colour black, described on the sheet as the original factory colour with no respray, colour code 197. Interior trim is platinum white leather with diamond stitching. Odometer reading 585 km, approximately 364 miles. Doors 5, seating capacity 5 persons. Vehicle dimensions as recorded on the Japanese registration certificate are length 468 cm, width 198 cm, height 198 cm. Frame number is handwritten on the sheet beginning with characters read as W1N, specifically W1N4653102X006916, though this reading carries some uncertainty due to handwriting. Shaken (Japanese roadworthiness inspection) is valid until year 9 of Reiwa, month 8, equivalent to August 2027. A recycling deposit of 21,640 yen is recorded against the vehicle, which is standard Japanese practice and is not a fault or condition issue.
Factory Features and Equipment
The auction sheet marks this car with a sunroof, genuine alloy wheels, power steering, power windows, leather upholstery, TV, navigation and airbags. The listed sales points add further detail: platinum white leather with diamond stitching, a glass sliding roof, a digital rear view mirror, an adaptive damping system, the AMG Line package, and a body coloured spare tyre ring visible on the rear mounted spare wheel in the photographs. Air conditioning is listed as AAC, meaning automatic climate control. These features are consistent with what is visible in the photographs, including the twin digital instrument and infotainment displays, the three spoke steering wheel with the AMG style paddle mounted drive controls, the overhead off road switch cluster, and the bright exterior trim and side steps.
Japanese Auction Report Translation
This translation has been produced and checked by Autoselecta staff directly from the auction sheet, which is titled Imported Car Prime Corner, reflecting the dedicated section USS uses for imported vehicles. The lot number is confirmed as 82090. First registration is recorded as year 6 of Reiwa, month 8, which equates to August 2024. The model name is given as Mercedes-Benz G-Class, grade G450d with an edition suffix that is difficult to read with full confidence but is believed to say Manufaktur Edition. The chassis code is given as 7CA-465310C. Engine capacity is 3,000 cc, body style is a five door, and 4WD is circled confirming four wheel drive. The auction grade is 5, and the interior grade is A, both circled by the inspector. Shaken expiry is recorded as year 9 of Reiwa, month 8, equivalent to August 2027. The odometer reading is circled at 585 kilometres. Transmission is listed as AT, automatic. Air conditioning is recorded as AAC, automatic climate control. The exterior colour is recorded as black, noted specifically as the original factory colour with no respray, colour code 197. Fuel type is circled as diesel. The new vehicle service book, with its accompanying warranty document, is circled as present. Steering is circled as right hand, confirming right hand drive. The import classification line for dealer or parallel import is left unmarked. A recycling deposit of 21,640 yen is noted, a standard administrative figure rather than a condition issue. Seating capacity is five persons. The registration plate is recorded as Osaka, class number read as 35K, number 8008, though this reading is not fully certain due to handwriting. The frame number is recorded as W1N4653102X006916, with the first characters handwritten and read with some uncertainty. Vehicle dimensions taken from the registration certificate are length 468 cm, width 198 cm and height 198 cm.
Under sales points, the sheet lists platinum white leather with diamond stitching, a glass sliding roof, a digital rear view mirror, an adaptive damping system, the AMG Line package, and a body coloured spare tyre ring. Under points to note, the sheet records that the car is a one owner vehicle being offered at auction for the first time, and that the owner's manual, warranty booklet and spare key will follow at a later date rather than being delivered with the car at the point of sale. This is an important and genuine point for buyers to be aware of, since it means these items are not confirmed to be present at the time of auction.
The inspector's own handwritten report notes two points. First, that the seat edges show wrinkling and are slightly dirty. Second, that there are small scratches present on the body, though the inspector does not pinpoint their exact location on the diagram. No other mechanical, electrical or structural faults are recorded on the sheet. Nothing is said about engine noise, smoke, fluid leaks, warning lights, suspension, steering, brakes, exhaust, rust, corrosion or accident repair, and in the absence of any such comment on the sheet none of these should be assumed to be present or absent, simply not raised by the inspector at this grading.
Damage Diagram and Body Condition
The full vehicle damage diagram on the auction sheet carries no damage codes of any kind marked against the body. There are no scratch codes, no dent codes, no repair or repaint markings, and no replaced panel notations shown on the diagram itself. The only related information is the inspector's separate written comment noting small scratches on the car, which is not pinpointed to a specific panel on the diagram, and the note on wrinkled, slightly dirty seat edges which relates to the interior rather than the body. The spare tyre position on the diagram is marked with a dotted circle but carries no damage code, consistent with the body coloured spare tyre ring visible in the photographs showing no issues.
Given the auction grade of 5, the exterior grade of 5, and a clean damage diagram with no coded markings, this car sits at the very top of the Japanese grading scale for condition. With only 585 kilometres covered since first registration in August 2024, this is consistent with what would be expected of an essentially new vehicle. The photographs support this assessment, showing deep, even paintwork with strong reflections along the bonnet, door panels and tailgate, tight and consistent panel gaps typical of the current G-Class, and clean, unmarked alloy wheels and brightwork. This is a collector grade example in as new condition rather than a well used enthusiast car, and buyers should not expect to find meaningful body wear given both the official grading and the odometer reading.
Interior Condition
The interior grade is recorded as A, the highest interior grade on the Japanese scale, and the cabin is trimmed in platinum white leather with diamond stitching as noted among the sales points. The photographs show the dashboard, twin digital displays, three spoke multifunction steering wheel and centre console all appearing clean and unworn, consistent with a vehicle of this age and mileage. Despite the high interior grade, the inspector's written report specifically flags that the seat edges show wrinkling and are slightly dirty, which buyers should note as the one interior observation on an otherwise very clean sheet. The instrument cluster photograph shows an odometer reading of 0 km displayed on the trip computer alongside the main readout, with the ignition in an accessory state rather than running, which is normal for an inspection setting and not a discrepancy with the 585 km total mileage recorded elsewhere on the sheet. Navigation, TV and automatic air conditioning are all marked as fitted and are visible as part of the dual screen infotainment system in the interior photographs.
Japanese Auction Grades
Japanese auction houses use a standardised numerical grading system for exterior condition, generally running from 6 for an exceptional or near new example down through lower numbers for cars showing wear, with S sometimes used above 6 for exceptional low mileage cars and R or A used for cars that have had accident repair. A grade of 5, as recorded here, sits very close to the top of this scale and is typically reserved for vehicles in excellent, barely used condition with minimal if any flaws. Interior condition is graded separately using letters, with A representing the best available interior condition, B representing light wear and lower letters indicating more significant wear, odour, staining or damage. An interior grade of A paired with an exterior grade of 5, together with a clean damage diagram, places this G450d among the best condition examples that pass through the Japanese auction system, which is exactly what would be expected of a one owner car with 585 kilometres on the clock being offered at auction for the very first time.
Model History
The current W463 generation Mercedes-Benz G-Class was introduced in 2018, replacing the original W463 body that had been in continuous production since 1990 with roots stretching back to the military Gelandewagen of 1979. Mercedes-Benz took the unusual step of retaining the classic silhouette, the exposed door hinges, the circular headlights and the flat upright glass almost unchanged, while completely engineering the platform underneath anew, moving to an independent double wishbone front suspension in place of the old solid front axle, improving torsional rigidity, and modernising the interior with the latest Mercedes-Benz MBUX infotainment and driver assistance technology. The G450d sits within the current range as a six cylinder diesel model, using the long running approach of pairing a smooth straight six diesel with the G-Class's traditional low range four wheel drive system and three locking differentials, giving strong real world torque and towing ability alongside genuine off road capability. The Manufaktur programme, referenced in the grade name on this car's auction sheet, is Mercedes-Benz's bespoke personalisation division, offering extended colour, leather and trim options beyond the standard catalogue, which is consistent with the platinum white diamond stitched leather interior fitted to this particular vehicle.
Why This Model Has Become Collectible
The G-Class occupies a near unique position in the market as a vehicle that has barely changed in outward appearance for over four decades while becoming steadily more expensive, more technologically advanced and more sought after with every generation. Where most four wheel drives from the late twentieth century have been replaced by softer, more car like crossovers, the G-Class has instead leaned further into its boxy, mechanical, unmistakably analogue character, which is precisely why it has built such a devoted following among collectors and enthusiasts worldwide. Genuine low mileage examples like this one, still essentially in as delivered condition with a single owner and no prior auction history, are becoming increasingly difficult to source, particularly in markets outside Japan where cars of this age and mileage profile simply do not exist in meaningful numbers. Strong global demand, the model's continued relevance as both a luxury SUV and a genuine off roader, and the rarity of finding a near new example with a fully documented, clean one owner history all support the G-Class's position as one of the more durable and desirable modern Mercedes-Benz models on the used market.
What To Look For When Buying This Model
On any G-Class of this generation, buyers should pay attention to the condition of the door seals and window surrounds, which can show wear with age and use, the function of the locking differentials and low range system if the car has seen any off road use, and the condition of the adaptive damping system, which is a more complex and costly component to service than a conventional suspension setup. On diesel models specifically, buyers should be satisfied that the emissions aftertreatment system, including the diesel particulate filter and AdBlue system, has a clean service history, since these systems can be costly to repair if neglected, although nothing of this nature is noted as a concern on this particular vehicle's auction sheet. For this specific car, the main points to take from the sheet are the inspector's note of wrinkled, slightly dirty seat edges and unspecified small scratches, and importantly the note that the owner's manual, warranty booklet and spare key will follow at a later date rather than being included with the vehicle at the point of sale, which is worth confirming through Autoselecta before bidding if these items are important to the buyer.
Why Import This Car From Japan
Japan remains one of the strongest sources of exceptionally low mileage, well documented examples of modern luxury vehicles, precisely because domestic buyers in Japan tend to change cars frequently and maintain them to a very high standard while shaken and registration costs encourage early resale of near new vehicles. A one owner G450d with only 585 kilometres covered and a top tier auction grading, offered through a major auction house with a transparent, independently produced condition report, is a rare find in any market, and reflects exactly the kind of opportunity that drives collectors and specialist buyers to source vehicles directly from Japan rather than relying on domestic used car listings in their own country.
Ultimate Guide For Japanese Imports
Importing a vehicle from Japan involves purchasing through a licensed auction access provider, arranging export preparation and deregistration in Japan, organising international shipping either by container or roll on roll off vessel, and then completing customs clearance, duty and tax payment, and any compliance or registration requirements in the buyer's own country. Requirements vary significantly from country to country, covering matters such as emissions compliance, local registration standards, and any age related import restrictions, so buyers should always confirm the specific rules that apply in their own country before committing to a purchase. Autoselecta's team can advise on the process for the buyer's own country as part of the purchase journey.
Why Import Through Autoselecta
Autoselecta provides direct access to Japan's major auction houses, including USS HAA Kobe where this G450d is listed, giving buyers worldwide a transparent window into genuine Japanese auction stock rather than relying on secondhand listings. Every vehicle report is built from the original Japanese auction sheet, translated and checked by Autoselecta staff, so buyers can see exactly what the inspector recorded rather than a filtered summary. Autoselecta handles bidding on the buyer's behalf, vehicle sourcing if a specific example is requested, export paperwork, international shipping, and import support upon arrival in the buyer's own country, with vehicle tracking available where offered by the shipping line. The team remains in communication throughout the process, from the moment a bid is placed through to delivery, helping buyers navigate what can otherwise be an unfamiliar process when sourcing a car directly from the Japanese auction system.
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Auction Caution
This vehicle has been inspected ahead of auction and carries a strong auction grade 5 with interior grade A and no damage codes marked on the diagram, but it remains a used vehicle sold through the Japanese auction system, and the auction sheet is an independent condition guide rather than a mechanical warranty. The inspector's own notes should be read carefully: the seat edges are recorded as wrinkled and slightly dirty, small scratches are noted on the body without a specific location given, and the owner's manual, warranty booklet and spare key are confirmed to be following at a later date rather than being present with the car at the point of sale. Even a near new, low mileage car such as this can require routine servicing, detailing or minor attention after import, and buyers should factor this into their planning when bidding through Autoselecta.
