Mercedes-Benz S-Class Statistics
30,836 vehicles analyzed (1986–2026)
Last updated: May 2026
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class has an accident rate of 28.9% based on 30,836 vehicles analyzed from 1986 to 2026. The salvage title rate is 0.4% and the total loss rate is 0.3%. Average mileage is 49,617 miles with 2.0 owners on average.
Safety & Risk Profile
28.9%
Accident Rate
0.3%
Total Loss Rate
6.6%
Frame Damage
0.4%
Salvage Title
0.9%
Odometer Issues
Ownership Data
Avg Owners2.0
Avg Mileage49,617 mi
Common Specs
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Accident Rate Over Time
Year-by-Year Breakdown
| Year | Vehicles | Accident Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 1994 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 12 | 25.0% |
| 1995 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 56 | 19.6% |
| 1996 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 22 | 27.3% |
| 1997 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 38 | 13.2% |
| 1998 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 24 | 37.5% |
| 1999 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 51 | 29.4% |
| 2000 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 103 | 15.5% |
| 2001 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 126 | 14.3% |
| 2002 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 121 | 20.7% |
| 2003 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 169 | 31.4% |
| 2004 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 142 | 33.8% |
| 2005 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 114 | 28.1% |
| 2006 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 203 | 30.1% |
| 2007 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 664 | 31.8% |
| 2008 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 563 | 33.6% |
| 2009 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 295 | 39.3% |
| 2010 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 518 | 45.0% |
| 2011 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 371 | 38.5% |
| 2012 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 584 | 41.3% |
| 2013 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 736 | 45.4% |
| 2014 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 1,188 | 41.7% |
| 2015 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 3,328 | 43.1% |
| 2016 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2,195 | 40.6% |
| 2017 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 1,952 | 35.5% |
| 2018 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 1,949 | 33.1% |
| 2019 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2,465 | 30.4% |
| 2020 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2,595 | 25.1% |
| 2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2,693 | 19.2% |
| 2022 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 3,796 | 18.1% |
| 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 2,564 | 12.0% |
| 2024 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 986 | 6.3% |
| 2025 Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 187 | 3.2% |
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