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Import & Compliance

Mercedes-benz S-Class S450

Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S450 222158 Import to Australia

222158
2017-2020
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion. Each example carries a automatic gearbox and rear-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$10,048
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 · 2 MREs

This Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 is approved for import to Australia under SEVS approval SEV-000576, all granted on the Performance Criterion, supported by 2 Model Report Entries (MREs) MRE-000592 and MRE-000894 from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SHUI MIR PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from June 2017 to Dec 2020.

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 6/2017 to 12/2020 Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 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 M256 3.0L turbocharged inline 6-cylinder 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

    Carbarn narrows down candidate vehicles by model, year range, budget, auction grade, mileage, and condition, then arranges a pre-bid physical inspection where the auction format allows.

    DepositRefundable auction deposit required before bidding starts
  • 02

    Vehicle Secured in Japan

    Immediate

    Vehicle is secured in Japan after the approved bid succeeds.

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

    VIA Approval

    1-4 Weeks

    The VIA application is submitted to the Department of Infrastructure before any vessel is booked.

    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

Yes. The Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2017-2020 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as sedan with M256 3.0L turbocharged inline 6-cylinder petrol engine. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Model Code

222158

Year Range

2017-2020

Eligibility

Can the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 be imported to Australia under SEVS?

Yes. The Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2017-2020 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as sedan with M256 3.0L turbocharged inline 6-cylinder petrol engine. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

What SEVS reference applies to the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158?

The SEVS number for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 is SEV-000576. This number helps identify the approved import eligibility pathway for this model. Always confirm the exact build year, variant, and model code before bidding or purchasing a vehicle in Japan.

For which production years can the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 be imported?

Build range 2017-2020 is eligible for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158. 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 is the estimated landed price for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 calculated?

The estimate is derived from last 90 days of real Japan auction sales for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158, restricted to vehicles with minimum auction grade 3+, then matched to the approved build range one year at a time.

What costs are bundled into the landed estimate for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158?

For the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158, the landed estimate covers auction price, Japan Agent Fee, Carbarn Agent Fee, freight, port and customs, import duty, GST, and compliance. It's intended as an honest pre-bid landed total, not a partial quote.

Auction & Bidding

Does Carbarn bid at Japan auctions for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158?

Yes — we bid on the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 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.

Can Carbarn inspect the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 before bidding?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158. 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.

Who decides the maximum bid for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158?

Yes. You can set your preferred budget and maximum bid before auction bidding starts. Carbarn only bids after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. If the vehicle cannot be secured within your approved range, we do not proceed beyond your limit.

Timeline & Shipping

How long does it take to import the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 from Japan?

Expect roughly 6-10 weeks from search to delivery. The timeline covers sourcing, the winning bid, VIA approval, vessel scheduling, international shipping, arrival in Sydney, compliance at our workshop, AVV verification, RAV entry, and delivery prep.

What happens after the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 is secured in Japan?

Once your bid on the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 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 is import approval handled for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158?

For the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158, 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 does Carbarn complete compliance for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158?

Carbarn completes compliance for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 in-house once it lands: workshop work to meet Australian Design Rules, documentation, the AVV inspection, RAV listing, and registration-ready handover support.

What compliance package price applies to the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158?

Compliance for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 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

Does an auction-sourced Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 include dealer warranty?

An auction-sourced Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 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.

When is the Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 ready for delivery?

The Mercedes-benz S-Class S450 222158 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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