Mercedes-Benz S-Class 2008

This 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (221171) is for sale at Japanese auction at JU Kanagawa on 1 October 2026, lot 6011. Auction grade 4, 56,000 km (about 34,800 miles), automatic, black. Bids close at 9pm UK time on Wednesday 30 September.

Auction grade: 4
Mileage: 56,000 km
Year: 2008
Gearbox: Automatic

Condition

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Good

Average wear for age and mileage. Minor scratches and dents, mechanically sound.

S / 6
5
4.5
4
3.5
3
2
R / RA

Best to worst. This car is grade 4.

What the letters on a sheet diagram mean

A: Scratch
U: Dent
W: Wave or repair: W1 is light, W3 is heavy
S: Rust
C: Corrosion
P: Paint mark or blemish
X: Panel needs replacing
XX: Panel has been replaced
B: Dent with a scratch
G: Stone chip in the glass

Specification

Year: 2008
Mileage: 56,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 5,500cc
Fuel: —
Drive: —
Steering: —
Colour: Black
Trim: S500 Long
Model code: 221171
Chassis number: —
Auction house: JU Kanagawa
Lot number: 6011

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Minimum bid

£2,250

Auction date: Thursday 1 October
Last chance to bid: 9pm UK time on Wednesday 30 September

The auction opens at ¥100,000. A closely matched car has sold for about £2,250, so we don’t place bids below that.

From £6,943 landed in the UK with fees, shipping, duty and VAT

Deposit to bid: £2,000, held on your Visa or Mastercard credit or debit card and only taken if you win. Over £30,000, it’s 10% by bank transfer.

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