$20,152 is genuinely a Good Deal per CarGurus for a 96k-mile W222 — the price isn’t the problem. The problem is everything that breaks on a 10-year-old S-Class: AIRMATIC air suspension ($5,000+ when it goes), engine mounts at 100,000 miles, expensive brakes, and the M278 V8’s timing-chain, turbo, and oil-leak history, plus early 7G-Tronic valve-body issues. It’s a $20k car that still costs $80k to maintain. Walk.
Price vs Market
$20,152 — a CarGurus Good Deal against $18.6k–$24k comps at these miles.
★★★★★
History (VIN)
No free AutoCheck score obtained; pull a report — verify the coolant-backflow extended-warranty work by VIN.
★★★★★
Maintenance & Reliability
AIRMATIC, engine mounts at 100k, pricey brakes, M278 timing chain/turbo/oil leaks, early 7G-Tronic valve-body issues.
★★★★★
Fuel Economy
17/26 MPG on premium — heavy drinker for a sedan.
★★★★★
Dealership
4.8 stars on 34 Google reviews (Larwill 4.7/26, Goshen 5.0/8), but a public Jan 2025 complaint alleges a kept deposit at the Goshen store.
★★★★★
Vehicle History
No free AutoCheck score could be obtained. One item to chase on this VIN: Mercedes extended the coolant-system warranty to 10 years/120,000 miles on 2015–2016 S550 sedans for coolant backflow faults — verify whether this car got the checkvalve retrofit. A full paid history plus a pre-purchase inspection at a Mercedes specialist is non-negotiable here.
Key Specs
Engine
4.7L Biturbo V8 (M278)
Drivetrain
RWD, 7-speed auto
Mileage
95,734
Exterior
White
MPG
17 city / 26 hwy
Note
Coolant warranty 10yr/120k — verify
About the Dealer
24/7 Cars
6745 W US-30, Larwill, IN · also Goshen, Warsaw, Fort Wayne · 4.8★ (34 Google reviews across 2 locations)
One public red flag on record: a January 2025 complaint alleges the Goshen location kept a buyer’s deposit after financing fell through. Worth asking about their deposit policy in writing before you put money down.
The Original Listing
Snapshot of the dealer’s listing page, captured at verdict time — so the price and details can’t quietly change afterward.
The fine print: this verdict is our opinion based on publicly available information at the time of analysis — price data, history sources, and dealer reviews. It is not financial advice. Always get an independent pre-purchase inspection and verify the history yourself before you buy.
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