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Import & Compliance

Mercedes-benz E-Class E400

Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E400 213271 Import to Australia

213271
2016-2018
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a V6 twin-turbo engine, a automatic gearbox, and four-wheel drive. We source through approved Japanese auctions, arrange inspection, bid with your approval, and manage import and compliance support end to end.

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Transparent Landed Cost Breakdown

Transparent import cost estimate including shipping, taxes, and compliance in Australia.

No recent sold data — price on request
How this estimate is calculated
  • Market-Verified Data: Based on the last 90 days of Japan auction sales.
  • Quality Benchmark: Minimum auction grade 3+.
  • Eligible Build Range: Matched to the approved import year range.
  • Final Price Factors: Auction result, grade, odometer, condition, options, exchange rate, shipping, taxes, and compliance requirements.
How Bidding Works
  • Tell us your target model, year range, budget, and preferred condition.
  • We arrange physical inspection before bidding wherever possible.
  • We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.
  • We only bid after your approval and within your agreed budget cap.
Landed cost breakdown
Average Auction Price—
Japan Agent Fee—
Carbarn Agent Fee$1,500
Freight, Port & Customs$6,422
Compliance Package$2,750
GST—

Estimated Landed Total — GST & Duties Included

Refundable Auction Deposit

Required

Final pricing depends on auction results, exchange rate and vehicle condition.

Eligibility & Compliance Approvals

Verified on the Australian Government Rover register · 1 SEV · 4 MREs

This Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000674, all granted on the Performance Criterion, supported by 4 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000415, MRE-000409, MRE-000410, plus 1 more on the Rover register from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from July 2016 to Apr 2018.

Why qualified — Performance Criterion. Approvals granted under the SEVS Performance Criterion apply to vehicles that demonstrate a substantially superior performance specification — for example, power-to-weight, acceleration, or another measurable performance metric — compared with vehicles supplied to the Australian market in volume. Eligibility is build-specific: the exact build years, variants and model codes named on the approval are the binding reference.

How Carbarn runs this import. We source 7/2016 to 4/2018 examples through approved Japanese auction houses, verify build and condition sheets before bidding, and handle every downstream step on your behalf — international freight, Australian customs entry, biosecurity inspection, and the full SEVS compliance program at our Sydney workshop. Final delivery includes paperwork for state registration.

Please note: This explainer is general information only. Eligibility for import under SEVS is determined exclusively by the published approval on the Rover register and the Road Vehicle Standards Rules 2019. Carbarn cross-checks the exact build year, variant and model code against the published approval before bidding — confirming the published approval is the binding source.

Specifications coveredEligible as S213 wagon with M276 3.5L V6 twin-turbo petrol engine and 4WD

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How compliance worksHow importing worksAll eligible modelsRoad Vehicle Standards Act 2018

Full Process Timeline & Payments

All timeframes are estimates and may vary depending on auction availability, VIA approval, shipping, and compliance.

3 phases6–10 weeks
  • 01

    Auction Selection & Strategy

    0-2 Weeks

    Working from your model, year range, budget, grade, and odometer criteria, we shortlist candidate auction lots and arrange pre-bid inspection before a bid is placed.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    Vehicle Secured in Japan

    Immediate

    Once your approved bid wins, the vehicle is secured at the auction in Japan.

    InvoiceVehicle price + Japan Agent Fee + Carbarn Service Fee payable within 48 hours
  • 03

    VIA Approval

    1-4 Weeks

    Vehicle Import Approval application is lodged before shipping.

    No PaymentNo payment due in this stage

Shipping Invoice Includes

Freight & ShippingGSTImport DutiesLuxury Car Tax (if applicable)Port & Local Charges

Compliance Invoice Includes

Compliance WorkAVV InspectionRAV EntryVIA Approval CostExtra items if required

Complete Import Guide

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How Importing Works

How Compliance Works

Six-step compliance flow handled end-to-end by our team.

  1. 1

    Assess documents / eligibility

  2. 2

    VIA application before shipping

  3. 3

    Vehicle arrives at Carbarn workshop

  4. 4

    Compliance work starts

  5. 5

    AVV inspection + RAV entry

  6. 6

    Ready for registration / delivery

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Frequently Asked Questions

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2016-2018 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as S213 wagon with M276 3.5L V6 twin-turbo petrol engine and 4WD, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Model Code

213271

Year Range

2016-2018

Eligibility

Can the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 be imported to Australia under SEVS?

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2016-2018 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as S213 wagon with M276 3.5L V6 twin-turbo petrol engine and 4WD, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

What is the SEVS number for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271?

SEVS reference SEV-000674 applies to the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271. It identifies the published import-eligibility pathway on the Rover register. Confirm build year, variant and model code before bidding to avoid mismatch with the approval.

For which production years can the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 be imported?

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 is eligible across the 2016-2018 build range. Eligibility is linked to the model code, build date, variant, and approved import pathway. Carbarn checks these details before bidding to reduce compliance and approval risk.

Estimated Price

What goes into the estimated landed price for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271?

The estimated landed price is calculated using market-verified Japan auction sales data from last 90 days. We apply a quality benchmark of minimum auction grade 3+ and the eligible build range for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271, with a median sale price worked out for each build year.

What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271?

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 landed estimate bundles the auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, international freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and the compliance package — so you see the transparent landed cost before any bid is placed.

Auction & Bidding

Will Carbarn place bids on a Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 on my behalf?

Carbarn will bid on the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 for you at Japan auctions, after your approval and within your agreed bid cap. We share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid, and arrange a pre-bid physical inspection when the auction format allows.

Can Carbarn inspect the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 before bidding?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271. We share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp before any bid is placed. Japanese auction vehicles generally cannot be test driven before purchase.

Can I choose my maximum bid for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271?

You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 is placed, Carbarn confirms your budget and maximum bid in writing, then bids only within that limit. If the lot exceeds your range, we let it go.

Timeline & Shipping

What's the expected timeline to import the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271?

The full import process usually takes 6-10 weeks. This includes auction selection, vehicle purchase, VIA approval, vessel booking, secure international transit, arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final delivery preparation.

What are the next steps once the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 is purchased at auction?

Once your bid on the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 is successful, Carbarn moves through VIA application, vessel booking, shipping, customs and biosecurity, workshop compliance, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep. We send progress updates throughout.

Compliance & Registration

How does Carbarn manage import approval for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271?

For the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271, document assessment and the VIA application are handled by Carbarn ahead of shipping. The VIA must be granted before the vehicle proceeds through Australian compliance, AVV verification, and RAV entry.

How does Carbarn complete compliance for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.

How much does compliance cost for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271?

Budget around $2,750 for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 compliance package. That figure covers the work to meet applicable ADR and compliance rules. If tyres, additional repairs, or modifications are needed, they're priced separately and confirmed before any further work.

Warranty & Delivery

Does an auction-sourced Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 include dealer warranty?

Auction-sourced vehicles do not include the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty. A 5-year extended warranty may be available for eligible vehicles. Warranty eligibility is confirmed before delivery and depends on the vehicle, age, condition, and warranty provider criteria.

When is the Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 ready for delivery?

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E400 213271 is ready for delivery after arrival in Sydney, workshop compliance, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment completion. Delivery, pickup, and registration-ready support can be arranged once the vehicle is compliance-complete.

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