The 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class is a full-size car that came with a choice of 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl and 6.0L 12-cyl engines. At 19 years old, many are reaching the point where repairs cost more than the car is worth. Running or not, we'll make you an offer and tow it away for free.
| Body style | Large Cars |
|---|---|
| Engines | 5.5L 8-cyl, 5.5L 12-cyl, 6.0L 12-cyl (turbocharged versions available) |
| Transmissions | Automatic 7-spd, Automatic 5-spd, Automatic (S5) |
| Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive, 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive |
| Fuel | Premium Gasoline |
| Fuel economy | 11–14 city / 17–22 highway / 13–17 combined MPG |
| EPA annual fuel cost | $4,850–$6,300 a year (EPA estimate at current fuel prices, 15,000 miles) |
| Tailpipe CO₂ | 523–684 grams per mile |
| Versions tested by EPA | 4 configurations: S550, S600, S550 4matic, S65 AMG |
| Age | 19 years |
Specs, fuel cost and emissions from the EPA's fueleconomy.gov data. Your car's exact equipment may differ.
NHTSA lists 3 safety recalls covering the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. Open recalls don't stop you from selling or junking the car, but check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see which apply to yours.
Mercedes-Benz is recalling 1,515 my 2007 S-Class vehicles. The radial knuckle of the front strut may fail. The radial knuckle flaw may occur after significant mileage accumulation combined with exposure to high continuous stress by driving on rough roads.
Risk: If a radial knuckle fails, the steering control of the vehicle may be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
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…
Risk: 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 suspens
Mercedes-Benz is recalling my 2006-2008 m-class, r-class, my 2005-2009 slk-class, my 2005-2008 c-class, my 2003-2004 and 2006-2008 clk-class, my 2003-2008 e-class, my 2004 and 2008 cl-class, my 2008 cls-class, my 2004 and 2007-2008 S-Class, my 2003 g-class, and my 2003-2004, 2006 and 2009 sl-class vehicles. A software calibration…
Risk: In the event of a vehicle crash, the electrical fuel pump may not receive a crash signal that is required for the fuel pump to disconnect and prevent future fuel delivery as designed.
Owners have filed 66 complaints about the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class with NHTSA. 4 reports involved a fire.
Complaints are reports from owners and aren't verified by NHTSA. One complaint can list several components. Mileage is the median odometer reading owners reported for that component.
Manufacturers have filed 94 technical service bulletins and communications with NHTSA covering the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class. These are repair instructions for known issues, not recalls.
1 of them is a warranty extension. Warranty extensions mean the manufacturer agreed to cover a specific repair beyond the normal warranty. They rarely still apply to a car this age, but they point to known weak spots.
Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily
Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the no
Complaint Clanking noise from the area of the speakers in the doors. Cause Under analysis. Remedy To narrow down the cause, first of all remove the door trim. • If the no
Single throttle lift-off clunking noise from the side shaft when moving off (audible at the outboard end). The noise is heard once in each instance when changing directio
Seat belt height adjustment nonfunctional
Venting noises from dynamic seat
Source: NHTSA manufacturer communications (technical service bulletins).
It depends on its condition, whether major parts like the engine, transmission and catalytic converter are still there, and current scrap and parts prices where you live. Its parts make up much of its value. Enter your ZIP code above for a free offer on your specific car.
Yes. We buy 2007 S-Classs that don't start, were in an accident, failed inspection or have a blown engine or transmission. Towing is always free.
Yes. Open recalls don't prevent a junk sale. NHTSA lists 3 recalls for the 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class; you can check whether any are still open on yours with the VIN lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Usually the title and a photo ID. Rules differ by state, including what to do with your plates and whether to file a notice of sale. Check our state-by-state car title guides for the official forms.
Data retrieved October 2026.
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