Mercedes-Benz S-Class: mileage, repairs and prices in Korea
What the inspection records of cars in South Korea show about this model.
Inspections from July 27, 2012 to November 3, 2026
- Inspected cars
- 18 227
- Typical mileage per year
- 14 900 km
- Outer panels repaired or replaced
- 32%
- Frame repairs
- 5.0%
- Typical asking prices
- ₩8 190 000 – ₩136 000 000
- ≈ $6 093 – $101 184
Mileage by age
Odometer readings at inspection, by the car's age in years. Half of the cars fall within the range shown.
| Age, years | Model year | Typical mileage | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2026 | 3 400 km | 1 200 – 7 400 | 425 |
| 1 | 2025 | 8 700 km | 3 100 – 18 500 | 1 212 |
| 2 | 2024 | 33 500 km | 19 700 – 49 700 | 1 171 |
| 3 | 2023 | 54 800 km | 36 700 – 78 100 | 2 047 |
| 4 | 2022 | 73 800 km | 51 000 – 103 400 | 2 496 |
| 5 | 2021 | 92 900 km | 66 600 – 124 400 | 2 657 |
| 6 | 2020 | 107 900 km | 78 500 – 144 600 | 1 965 |
| 7 | 2019 | 122 900 km | 89 900 – 164 100 | 1 809 |
| 8 | 2018 | 138 500 km | 100 000 – 176 700 | 1 546 |
| 9 | 2017 | 154 800 km | 114 100 – 193 900 | 1 307 |
| 10 | 2016 | 155 700 km | 120 000 – 198 500 | 1 209 |
| 11 | 2015 | 165 500 km | 124 500 – 210 600 | 952 |
| 12 | 2014 | 170 700 km | 134 500 – 217 100 | 570 |
| 13 | 2013 | 174 600 km | 133 000 – 229 400 | 384 |
| 14 | 2012 | 173 200 km | 131 400 – 219 000 | 388 |
| 15 | 2011 | 174 100 km | 133 000 – 218 200 | 297 |
| 16 | 2010 | 170 500 km | 134 300 – 228 500 | 207 |
| 17 | 2009 | 161 800 km | 127 700 – 205 100 | 135 |
| 18 | 2008 | 160 400 km | 113 500 – 202 100 | 109 |
| 19 | 2007 | 150 500 km | 120 700 – 197 600 | 60 |
Is this mileage normal?
Compare a car's odometer reading with other Mercedes-Benz S-Class cars of the same age.
Body repairs found at inspection
Korean inspections record replaced or repaired outer panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk lid) separately from frame repairs. Only frame damage counts as an accident in Korea.
| Car age | Outer panels | Frame | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 years | 12% | 2.2% | 3 755 |
| 4–7 years | 30% | 4.5% | 6 816 |
| 8–11 years | 48% | 6.7% | 4 158 |
| 12 years and older | 50% | 8.8% | 1 726 |
| All ages | 32% | 5.0% | 16 455 |
What inspectors find most often
Share of inspected cars with the problem. Leaks include minor seepage.
| Problem | All ages | Up to 3 years | 4–7 years | 8–11 years | 12 years and older |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil leak | 11%Leaking, not just seepage: 2.0% | 0.9% | 6.9% | 16% | 36% |
| Transmission oil leak | 2.2%Leaking, not just seepage: 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.9% | 2.3% | 12% |
Asking prices in Korea
Asking prices of cars listed for sale in South Korea over the last year, before shipping and customs.
| Model year | Typical price | Half of the cars | Cars |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | ₩136 000 000≈ $101 184 | ₩126 120 000 – ₩156 850 000≈ $93 833 – $116 696 | 42 |
| 2025 | ₩132 000 000≈ $98 208 | ₩116 950 000 – ₩159 850 000≈ $87 011 – $118 928 | 103 |
| 2024 | ₩127 000 000≈ $94 488 | ₩113 000 000 – ₩165 000 000≈ $84 072 – $122 760 | 127 |
| 2023 | ₩108 750 000≈ $80 910 | ₩91 500 000 – ₩127 980 000≈ $68 076 – $95 217 | 318 |
| 2022 | ₩87 940 000≈ $65 427 | ₩77 500 000 – ₩102 850 000≈ $57 660 – $76 520 | 760 |
| 2021 | ₩75 900 000≈ $56 470 | ₩67 500 000 – ₩86 900 000≈ $50 220 – $64 654 | 771 |
| 2020 | ₩52 860 000≈ $39 328 | ₩44 000 000 – ₩63 000 000≈ $32 736 – $46 872 | 286 |
| 2019 | ₩43 900 000≈ $32 662 | ₩37 900 000 – ₩53 000 000≈ $28 198 – $39 432 | 379 |
| 2018 | ₩41 800 000≈ $31 099 | ₩34 900 000 – ₩49 990 000≈ $25 966 – $37 193 | 441 |
| 2017 | ₩35 700 000≈ $26 561 | ₩28 880 000 – ₩45 600 000≈ $21 487 – $33 926 | 336 |
| 2016 | ₩30 900 000≈ $22 990 | ₩24 800 000 – ₩38 000 000≈ $18 451 – $28 272 | 384 |
| 2015 | ₩25 900 000≈ $19 270 | ₩21 500 000 – ₩32 900 000≈ $15 996 – $24 478 | 503 |
| 2014 | ₩23 000 000≈ $17 112 | ₩19 890 000 – ₩29 000 000≈ $14 798 – $21 576 | 197 |
| 2013 | ₩15 000 000≈ $11 160 | ₩10 740 000 – ₩20 250 000≈ $7 991 – $15 066 | 44 |
| 2012 | ₩8 900 000≈ $6 622 | ₩8 220 000 – ₩9 970 000≈ $6 116 – $7 418 | 34 |
| 2011 | ₩9 250 000≈ $6 882 | ₩8 000 000 – ₩10 990 000≈ $5 952 – $8 177 | 40 |
| 2010 | ₩8 900 000≈ $6 622 | ₩6 900 000 – ₩11 450 000≈ $5 134 – $8 519 | 49 |
| 2008 | ₩8 190 000≈ $6 093 | ₩5 850 000 – ₩9 600 000≈ $4 352 – $7 142 | 40 |
Mercedes-Benz S-Class: questions and answers
- What mileage is normal for a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
- Cars of this age typically show about 92 900 km at inspection; half of them have between 66 600 and 124 400 km.
- How often does a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class have body repairs?
- 32% of the inspected cars had replaced or repaired outer panels, and 5.0% had frame repairs.
- How much does a used Mercedes-Benz S-Class cost in Korea?
- Over the last year, a 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class was typically listed for ₩75 900 000 (≈ $56 470); half of these cars were listed between ₩67 500 000 (≈ $50 220) and ₩86 900 000 (≈ $64 654).
- What problems do inspectors find on a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
- Most often: Engine oil leak (11%), Transmission oil leak (2.2%).
Other Mercedes-Benz models
- E-ClassInspected cars: 46 852 · 2003–2026
- C-ClassInspected cars: 16 825 · 2008–2026
- GLCInspected cars: 9 376 · 2016–2026
- GLEInspected cars: 7 282 · 2014–2026
- CLSInspected cars: 7 254 · 2006–2023
- A-ClassInspected cars: 5 689 · 2014–2026
- CLAInspected cars: 4 718 · 2014–2026
- GLAInspected cars: 3 940 · 2015–2025
Checking a specific car?
Enter its VIN to see its inspection record, mileage history and photos.
Statistics from vehicle inspection records in South Korea, one record per car. Updated weekly; last update: November 4, 2026