Mercedes-Benz
2003 S-Class
- 1
- on the market
- $12,999
- median ask
- $72,600
- from (MSRP)
- 27
- trims
The market
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Trims & pricing
Shop listings| Trim | MSRP | Live | Trades at | Premium | Instrument |
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| S430 S430 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A) | $72,600 | 1 | $12,999 | −$59,601 | WDBNG70J3 |
| S430 4MATIC S430 4MATIC AWD 4dr Sedan (4.3L 8cyl 5A) | $75,500 | — | — | — | — |
| S500 S500 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A) | $81,000 | — | — | — | — |
| S500 4MATIC S500 4MATIC AWD 4dr Sedan (5.0L 8cyl 5A) | $83,900 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 4.3L SWB Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $96,600 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 4.3L SWB 4MATIC Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $100,700 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 4.3L LWB Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $103,150 | — | — | — | — |
| S55 AMG S55 AMG 4dr Sedan (5.5L 8cyl S/C 5A) | $106,500 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 4.3L LWB 4MATIC Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $107,250 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 5.0L LWB Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $118,450 | — | — | — | — |
| S600 S600 4dr Sedan (5.5L 12cyl Turbo 5A) | $120,540 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 5.0L LWB 4MATIC Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $122,550 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 5.4L LWB AMG Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $156,200 | — | — | — | — |
| 4dr Sdn 5.8L LWB Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $181,000 | — | — | — | — |
| S 600 V12 (500 Hp) 5G-TRONIC S 600 V12 (500 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| AMG S 55 V8 (500 Hp) 5G-TRONIC AMG S 55 V8 (500 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 7G-TRONIC S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 350 V6 (245 Hp) 5G-TRONIC S 350 V6 (245 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| AMG S 65 V12 (612 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT AMG S 65 V12 (612 Hp) SPEEDSHIFT | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 320 CDI (204 Hp) 5G-TRONIC S 320 CDI (204 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 350 V6 (245 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC S 350 V6 (245 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 400 CDI V8 (250 Hp) 5G-TRONIC S 400 CDI V8 (250 Hp) 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC S 430 V8 (279 Hp) 7G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
| S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC S 500 V8 (306 Hp) 4MATIC 5G-TRONIC | — | — | — | — | — |
Safety & recalls
Full recall reportCertain vehicles equipped with Active Body Control (ABC) the sensors on the front struts may not operate within tolerances. As such, the sensor signal may not be accurately transmitted to the Electronic Control Unit (ECU). A variation in the transmitted values can result in one front strut adjusting to a value while the other does not adjust and presenting the driver with an uneven front suspension. This situation could have an effect on the vehicle's directional stability, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash with injuries or death. Correction: Dealers will inspect and replace affected AZ-sensors
2008290 · 279 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
MERCEDES BENZ IS RECALLING 4,564 MY 2001-2006 CL-CLASS (MODEL 215), MY 2002-2006 S-CLASS (MODEL 220), MY 2003-2007 SL-CLASS (MODEL 230), MY 2007-2008 CL-CLASS (MODEL 216), AND MY 2007 S-CLASS (MODEL 221)PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH ACTIVE BODY CONTROL (ABC) ACCELERATION SENSORS ON THE FRONT STRUTS. THESE SENSORS MEASURE ACCELERATION AROUND THE Z-AXIS OF THE VEHICLE AND ASSURE AN AUTOMATIC ADAPTATION OF THE FRONT STRUTS TO MAINTAIN A RELATIVELY LEVEL BODY POSITION. VARIATIONS IN THE SOLDERING PROCESS RESULTED IN SOLDERING POINTS ON THE BOARD OF THE ABC SENSORS WHICH MAY NOT BE WITHIN DESIGN TOLERANCES. SIGNALS FROM THE AFFECTED SENSORS MEASURING THE ACCELERATION MAY NOT BE ACCURATELY TRANSMITTED TO THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT.
Potential consequence
A VARIATION IN THE TRANSMITTED VALUES BETWEEN AFFECTED AND UNAFFECTED SENSORS CAN RESULT IN ONE FRONT STRUT ADJUSTING TO A VALUE INDICATING BODY MOVEMENT WHILE ANOTHER STRUT DOES NOT ADJUST PRESENTING THE DRIVER WITH AN UNEVEN FRONT SUSPENSION. THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO UNEXPECTED BODY MOVEMENTS AT THE FRONT AXLE WHICH CAN ADVERSELY INFLUENCE THE VEHICLE'S DIRECTIONAL STABILITY AND COULD LEAD TO A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE, IF NECESSARY, THE FRONT ABC SENSORS IN ALL POTENTIALLY AFFECTED VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 22, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
08V405000 · 4,564 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles equipped with an 8-cylinder engine, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the Active Body Control's high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity. This may result in ABC hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalictic converter which could cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will install a corrosion resistant ABC high-pressure distribution hose.
2007195 · 884 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HUMIDITY CAUSING DETERIORATION OF THE HOSE.
Potential consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE NEAR THE CATALYTIC CONVERTER. LEAKING FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBLE FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 2, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
07V263000 · 19,924 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES, THE TRUNK LID SPRINGS COULD FAIL IN THE CLOSED TRUNK LID POSITION.
Potential consequence
IF THE TRUNK LID IS MANUALLY LIFTED, IT MAY NOT REMAIN IN THE UP POSITION AND COULD CAUSE INJURY IF IT COMES DOWN WHILE SOMEONE IS REACHING INTO THE TRUNK.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE BOTH TRUNK LID SPRINGS. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 17, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES- BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
04V285000 · 16,690 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles, the trunk lid springs could fail in the closed trunk lid position due to extensive exposure to very high temperatures. This failure only occurs in the closed position and causes the trunk lid to fail to spring open upon being unlocked, thereby providing warning to the owner of the broken spring condition. Correction: Dealers will replace the trunk lid springs.
2004184 · 859 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES, CORROSION MAY OCCUR IN THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE ACTIVE BODY CONTROL'S (ABC) HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSE DUE TO EXTENSIVE EXPOSURE TO HEAT AND HUMIDITY. OVER TIME, CORROSION MAY DETERIORATE THE INNER STEEL PORTIONS OF THE HOSE.
Potential consequence
THIS MAY RESULT IN ABC HYDRAULIC FLUID LEAKAGE. UNDER SOME CIRCUMSTANCES, LEAKING HYDRAULIC FLUID MAY COME IN CONTACT WITH HOT ENGINE COMPONENTS AND LEAD TO A POSSIBILITY OF FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW, CORROSION RESISTANT ABC HIGH-PRESSURE DISTRIBUTION HOSES. THE RECALL BEGAN AUGUST 31, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT MERCEDES-BENZ AT 1-800-367-6372.
04V228000 · 6,238 units in campaign · NHTSA
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
On certain vehicles equipped with a 12-cylinder engine, corrosion may occur in the inner steel portions of the Active Body Control's high pressure distribution hose due to extensive exposure to humidity. This may result in ABC hydraulic fluid leakage near the catalictic converter which could cause a fire. Correction: Dealers will install a corrosion resistant ABC high-pressure distribution hose.
2004153 · 277 units in campaign · Transport Canada
Applies only if the manufacturer confirms your VIN · repair by an authorized dealer
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