

This 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 was sold new by Mercedes-Benz of Los Angeles where it remained under regular service through 2020. At that point the car relocated to San Diego and subsequently registered in Las Vegas. The car currently shows 138k original miles. Finished in Diamond White Metallic (799) over Beige Leather (275), power is provided by a 4.6-liter bi-turbo V8 mated to a seven-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes heated and ventilated multi-contour front seats with memory for both driver and passenger, COMAND with Harman/Kardon sound, a power sunroof, a rear rollerblind, rear side shades, AIRMATIC suspension, and much more. The original MSRP was nearly $110k in 2012 and noted option packages include the Premium II Package, Driver Assistance Package, and the Sport Plus One Package. The included Carfax report shows 41 service history records, nearly all of which are authorized dealer visits. The most recent service shows a CA smog inspection along with a new water pump, turbo cooling lines, thermostat, a drive belt, a new battery, a brake fluid service, and a Service B per Mercedes-Benz. This S550 is now offered for sale by the selling dealer with factory literature, two keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Nevada title.
The exterior is finished in Diamond White Metallic (799) with chrome trim along the front bumper, side skirts, and rear bumper. This example is also outfitted with the Sport Package Plus One and received AMG-sculpted bumpers and side skirts. Front LED marker lamps are featured along with dual exhaust tipis from the rear. The optional Sport Plus One Package includes AMG 5-spoke wheels and an AMG body kit. The "Plus One" name denotes the 20” AMG wheels over the 19” wheels available for the basic Sport Package. Bi-Xenon headlamps are standard for this model along with LED taillamps. The included Carfax report notes minor damage events in 2016 and 2021 with little detail given. The rear bumper has been previously painted according to the seller.
Factory 20” AMG five spoke wheels wear Westlake SA07 tires measuring 255/35 and 275/35 in the rear. Suspension on this model is AIRMATIC and can be adjusted via buttons above COMAND.
The interior is upholstered in Beige Leather (275) with contrasting black carpets, matching velour floor mats, and a black dashboard while Burl Walnut wood trim lines the center console, dashboard and door panels. The wood trim presents well with little to no fading. Interior equipment includes heated and ventilated multi-contour front seats with memory for both driver and passenger, COMAND with Harman/Kardon sound, a power sunroof, and a rear rollerblind with rear side shades. Additional driver aids include Parktronic, Distronic Plus, Active Blind Spot, and Lane Keep Assist. The rear seats benefit from power side shades along with a rear rollerblind and the front COMAND screen has Splitview optioned.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames a 160-mph speedometer along with a 7k-rpm tachometer, an analog clock and gauges for fuel level, economy, coolant temperature and oil pressure. The odometer indicates an original 138k miles.
This S550 is powered by a 4.6-liter biturbo V8 engine which was rated for 429 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a seven-speed automatic transmission. The included Carfax report shows 41 service history records, nearly all of which are authorized dealer visits. The most recent service shows a CA smog inspection along with a new water pump, turbo cooling lines, thermostat, a drive belt, a new battery, a brake fluid service, and a Service B per Mercedes-Benz.
The Carfax report shows linear mileage updates from new along with consistent registration history. This S550 is now offered for sale by the selling dealer with factory literature, two keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Nevada title.
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25 Comments
Congrats @kendallw, you've just gotten the deal of the day!May the best bidder win. My self-imposed limit was 10. Good bidding.Reserve is off, let's go!$10,000 bid placed by @KendallW
$9,500 bid placed by @TBarton
$9,250 bid placed by @KendallW
$9,000 bid placed by @TBarton
$8,750 bid placed by @KendallW
$8,250 bid placed by @TBarton
$8,000 bid placed by @JMF7454
@amusicianslife thank you so much!$7,750 bid placed by @TBarton
Can vouch for the seller. Very honest and always quality! GLWA!$7,500 bid placed by @Koleman22
$7,250 bid placed by @KendallW
@ProdigalPetrolHead I concur. The w221 body lines are timeless.This car really makes me miss my 221. As much as I love the 220 and the 222 these 221 examples have aged so much better. Truly a gorgeous car that still looks relevant.$6,250 bid placed by @bpeachee
@Bullturn1 this vehicle is equipped with functioning massage seats & also dynamic seats in front.Does this have massaging seats? And are they functioning?$6,000 bid placed by @KendallW
Let's get this beauty a new home!!!$5,000 bid placed by @JMF7454
$4,750 bid placed by @Downsethut
$4,500 bid placed by @obizx002
Last few hours of our beautiful s550! Which lucky bidder will be driving home in style?? I'll be around til auction end for any last minute questions. To all whom have placed bids, a big thank you...& to all perspective bidders, happy bidding!$4,250 bid placed by @JMF7454
@JMF7454 Nothing required at the moment, & all service up to date. Next schedule "A" oil & filter service is due in a few thousand miles so you have time. We replaced the transmission mount during it's most recent inspection as a preventative item as it showed small signs of wear.$4,000 bid placed by @jgcars1453
Are there any recommended or required maintenance/repairs needed.Thank you for the bid @Earthakit We are in the final stretch! Any questions please do not hesitate to reach out.$3,750 bid placed by @Earthakit
@obizx002 videos & photos have been added for your viewing pleasure.@JMF7454 Thank you! The vehicle has been parked inside of our lobby for a few weeks and it has maintained height without sagging. All airmatic functions operate as intended. We replaced a right front strut with a factory Mercedes part in 2020. As for the other components I do not have record but they could have been replaced somewhere along the way. These newer airmatic suspensions have been way more robust than previous years. @downsethut thank you for the bid!Beautiful vehicle. Has the 'Airmatic" suspension had any issues with sagging? Has the system had any maintenance performed. Thanks.Underside photos have been added to the gallery along with a start-up video.Twelve additional photos and two videos have been added to the auction.$3,500 bid placed by @Downsethut
@obizx002 thank for the the great comment and bid! Wow, that's a tall order 😂 I'll do my best to tackle most of those Tuesday once I'm back to work after the holiday weekend. Tires are all brand new, maybe 50 miles at most on them. Purchased from Discount Tire.Beautiful car! Can you added photos of the underside (uncovered), behind each wheel, close-up rims, any notable scratches/dings, tire tread left, and if possible some paint measurements? Also, videos of cold start, driving, parked reeving, video walk through! Please, and thank you!!!$3,250 bid placed by @obizx002
Thank you for the bid @downsethut!@Luka90 couldn't agree more. I've always had a soft spot for these autobahn cruisers.$3,000 bid placed by @Downsethut
The last good S-class! Anything newer just doesn't move the same.I would like to welcome everyone to the auction of this exceptional 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550, equipped with the powerful M278 twin-turbo V8 engine. The vehicle is available for viewing in El Cajon, California, Monday through Friday. I will be present throughout the auction and will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Thank you, and best of luck with your bidding.