1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class S 500
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$36,140$39,895
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$8,855 below the MSRP of $44,995
On the market 196 days
Diesel of Houston
3422 Bacor Rd, Houston, TX
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Specifications
- Year
- 1996
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- S-Class
- Trim
- S 500
- Body style
- Coupe
- Mileage
- 31,920 mi
- Engine
- 5.0L 8-cylinder
- Horsepower
- 315 hp
- Cylinders
- 8
- Transmission
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Fuel
- Gasoline
- MPG (city / hwy)
- 14 / 20
- Doors
- 2
- Exterior color
- Black
- Interior color
- Black
- MSRP
- $44,995
- VIN
- WDBGA70E3TA293549
Price history
| Date | Listed price |
|---|---|
| Aug 24, 2026 | $36,140 ↓ |
| Aug 16, 2026 | $37,140 ↓ |
| Aug 1, 2026 | $38,140 ↓ |
| Jul 18, 2026 | $39,140 |
| Jul 17, 2026 | $39,140 ↑ |
| Jul 15, 2026 | $38,995 |
| Jul 13, 2026 | $38,995 ↓ |
| Jul 11, 2026 | $39,895 |
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