

This 2008 Mercedes-Benz S550 first shows registration in Georgia in February 2008 and remained with its original owner until 2026 according to the accompanying Carfax report. Finished in Barolo Red Metallic (544) over Grey Leather (208), power is provided by a naturally aspirated 5.5-liter V8 paired with a seven-speed automatic transmission driving the rear wheels. Equipment includes Night View Assist, heated and ventilated front seats, Parktronic, a rearview camera, a power glass sunroof, power rear shades, soft-close doors, and Keyless-Go. The selling dealer recently acquired the car and has added approximately 100 of the 75,623 miles shown. The Carfax documents 21 service history entries, including replacement of the lower control arms and oil cooler seals in 2022. Additionally, the selling dealer performed an oil and filter change in preparation. This S550 is now offered by the selling dealer with one key, manufacturer’s literature, floor mats, a first-aid kit, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Montana title.
The exterior is finished in Barolo Red Metallic (544) with chrome accents along the bumpers, beltline, and window surrounds. Exterior equipment includes bi-xenon headlamps with active curve illumination and washers, front and rear parking sensors, power-folding side mirrors, a power tilt-and-slide glass sunroof, and a power-operated trunk lid. Minor rock chips and other cosmetic wear consistent with age and use are noted by the seller, with detailed exterior photos included in the gallery.
Factory 18-inch five-spoke alloy wheels wear Kumho Ecsta 4X tires measuring 255/45 at all four corners with 2015 date codes. The car features Airmatic air suspension with adaptive damping and four-wheel ventilated disc brakes. The Carfax reports replacement of the front brake pads in 2020, followed by lower control arm replacement and a brake fluid flush in November 2022.
The cabin is trimmed in Grey Leather (208) with coordinating door panels and carpets, a contrasting upper dashboard, and Burl Walnut veneer across the dashboard, doors, and center console. Amenities include power-adjustable heated and ventilated front seats with memory, dual-zone automatic climate control, COMAND with navigation, a Harman Kardon Logic7 sound system, a DVD changer, Keyless-Go, and soft-close doors. Power sunshades serve the rear window and rear door windows. Light creasing is visible on the seating surfaces, and the seller reports the cabin equipment to be operational.
The leather-wrapped multifunction steering wheel is mounted on a power-adjustable column and frames a central digital display incorporating a 160-mph speedometer, along with a 7k-rpm tachometer and gauges for fuel level and coolant temperature. The Night View Assist system can display an infrared view of the road ahead within the instrument cluster. The digital odometer shows 75,623 miles, approximately 100 of which were added by the selling dealer.
The naturally aspirated 5.5-liter M273 V8 was factory rated at 382 horsepower and 391 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a seven-speed automatic transmission. Service documented by the Carfax includes camshaft seal replacement in 2011, a transmission fluid and filter service with a replacement pan gasket in 2012, and starter replacement in 2020. The most recent service entry, dated November 2022, includes replacement of the oil cooler seals, lower control arms, a seatbelt assembly, and windshield wipers, along with a brake fluid flush. Additionally, the selling dealer performed an oil and filter change in preparation for the sale. Separate service receipts are not included. Underbody photographs are provided in the gallery.
The Carfax report shows one owner, 21 service history records, and no reported accidents or damage. Registration history is listed in Georgia and Montana, with a dealer taking title in July 2026. This S550 is offered with one key, manufacturer’s literature, floor mats, a first-aid kit, and a clean Montana title.
The seller has included the following videos:
Barolo Red does a lot for the W221. The color brings out the pronounced wheel arches and chrome detailing, while the grey leather and walnut cabin give this example a distinctly traditional S-Class feel. We particularly like the standard bodywork and 18-inch wheels here as the proportions need very little help. Night View Assist is another welcome detail, recalling a time when the S-Class routinely introduced technology that made people stop and ask how it worked. With a naturally aspirated V8, a long first ownership, and an extensive Mercedes-Benz dealer service history on the Carfax, this example offers plenty of reasons to take a closer look.
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4 Comments
$5,000 bid placed by @Djalbar2505
@GTBdrvr yes they are I agree with you. Barolo Red is stunning though and such a classic color. Thank you!@alexwahl6 colors are hard for some people! This is good-looking. Certainly feels more classic in these colors, good luck with the auction!This car hasn’t been for sale. You are thinking about our 2011 S550 that just sold.this car is back on sale? lets close it for 8k....?