Grade 4.5

Mercedes-Benz S-Class 1996

This 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class (140032M) was sold at Japanese auction at ZIP Osaka on 15 October 2026, lot 233. Auction grade 4.5, interior grade B, 79,000 km (about 49,100 miles), automatic, black. It is 25 years old or more, so it can be imported to the USA and Australia.

Auction grade: 4.5
Mileage: 79,000 km
Year: 1996
Gearbox: Automatic

The auction sheet

How grading works →

The inspector’s own report on this car, as issued by the auction house. It is written in Japanese; ask us and we’ll translate it for you, line by line, before you bid.

4.5

Excellent

Typically under 100,000 km with only light cosmetic marks. A strong everyday buy.

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

Best to worst. This car is grade 4.5.

Interior grade B

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

Sold at auction for

£6,279

Auctioned 15 October

Previously sold at auction

Not enough past results for this model to give a range worth acting on. Ask us and we’ll pull the auction house’s own figures before you bid.

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Estimated landed cost

Hammer price£6,279
Autoselecta feeOnly payable if you win.£1,500
Auction fee£345
Estimated shipping£1,750
Estimated import duty10% of the car, auction fee and shipping.£837
Estimated VAT£1,842
Total£12,553

An estimate. Duty and VAT are set by HMRC and confirmed on arrival. Our fee includes the MOT test and UK registration. Not included: road tax, insurance once the car is yours, any work the car needs to pass its MOT, and delivery from our premises to your door (quoted if you want it). Work out your own figure

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Stone chip in the glass

Specification

Year: 1996
Mileage: 79,000 km
Gearbox: Automatic
Engine: 3,200cc
Fuel: —
Drive: —
Steering: —
Colour: Black
Trim: S 320
Model code: 140032M
Chassis number: —
Auction house: ZIP Osaka
Lot number: 233