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Mercedes-benz E-Class E550

Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Mercedes-Benz E-Class E550 212073 Import to Australia

212073
2013-2016
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a M278 4.7L twin turbo V8 engine and a automatic gearbox. 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$3,170
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 · 1 MRE

This Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000612, granted on the Performance Criterion and valid until 30 May 2027. The approval is linked to MRE-000698 (Category MA, issued by SHUI MIR PTY LTD) Approvals cover builds from Feb 2013 to July 2016.

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. Carbarn sources 9/2013 to 7/2016 Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 examples through our Japanese partners, with build-sheet and auction-grade verification before any bid is placed. Once won, the vehicle is shipped via roll-on/roll-off freight, cleared through Australian customs, treated under biosecurity rules, and prepared for compliance at our Sydney workshop. The Approved Vehicle Verifier inspection and RAV entry are completed in-house, and you receive the vehicle with paperwork ready for state-level 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 sedan with M278 4.7L twin turbo V8 petrol engine

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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

    We shortlist suitable vehicles matching the target model, year range, budget, grade, mileage, and condition. We arrange pre-bid physical inspection before any bid is placed.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    Vehicle Secured in Japan

    Immediate

    A successful approved bid means the vehicle is secured at the Japanese auction.

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

    VIA Approval

    1-4 Weeks

    Carbarn lodges the Vehicle Import Approval (VIA) application before the vehicle ships from Japan.

    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

View the full process timeline, payments, and deposit details in one place.

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 E550 212073 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2013-2016 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as sedan with M278 4.7L twin turbo V8 petrol engine, and Carbarn handles every stage end-to-end — sourcing, VIA, compliance, AVV verification, and RAV listing.

Model Code

212073

Year Range

2013-2016

Eligibility

Can the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 be imported to Australia under SEVS?

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 qualifies for import to Australia within the 2013-2016 window. Approval is granted under Eligible as sedan with M278 4.7L twin turbo V8 petrol engine, 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 E550 212073?

SEVS reference SEV-000612 applies to the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073. 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 E550 212073 be imported?

Build range 2013-2016 is eligible for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073. Approval is tied to model code, exact build date, variant, and the published import pathway, all of which Carbarn verifies on the auction sheet before any bid.

Estimated Price

How does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073?

Carbarn calculates the landed estimate from market-verified Japan auction sales over last 90 days, filtered to auction grade 3+ or better and the eligible build range of the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073. Odometer is not filtered — the typical odometer for each year is shown as context.

What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073?

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 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

Can Carbarn bid on the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 for me in Japan?

Yes — we bid on the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 on your behalf at Japanese auctions, but only after your written approval and only within the budget cap you've agreed. Where possible we arrange pre-bid inspection and share the auction sheet, photos, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.

Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073. 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 E550 212073?

You decide the cap. Before any bid on the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 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 E550 212073?

Plan for around 6-10 weeks end-to-end. That window covers auction selection and purchase, VIA application and approval, vessel booking and transit, arrival in Sydney, compliance work, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final preparation for handover.

What does Carbarn do after winning the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 bid?

After the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 is won, Carbarn handles the next stages end-to-end: VIA application before shipping, vessel booking, ocean transit to Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and delivery preparation — with progress updates at each step.

Compliance & Registration

How is import approval handled for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073?

For the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073, Carbarn assesses the vehicle documents and lodges the VIA application before shipping where required. The vehicle must have valid import approval before it can proceed through Australian compliance, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

How is the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 made compliant in Australia?

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 goes through Carbarn's full compliance program after arrival — workshop rectification work, documentation, AVV inspection, RAV entry, and the support needed to make the vehicle registration-ready in Australia.

What is the compliance package cost for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073?

Compliance for the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 is estimated at $2,750. The package covers required work to meet Australian Design Rules. Any tyres, additional repairs, modifications, or extra items are quoted separately and confirmed before work proceeds.

Warranty & Delivery

What warranty applies to an auction-sourced Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073?

An auction-sourced Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 doesn't come with the standard 3 months NSW dealer warranty, but a 5-year extended warranty may be available if the vehicle is eligible. Eligibility is confirmed before delivery based on age, condition, and provider criteria.

At what point can I take delivery of the Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073?

The Mercedes-benz E-Class E550 212073 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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