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Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H

Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 — Japan import to Australia — Image 1

Mercedes-Benz S-Class S400H 222057 Import to Australia

222057
2013-2017
Eligible for import to AustraliaCompliance Available

The Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 is approved for import to Australia under the SEVS Performance Criterion and Environmental Criterion. Each example carries a V6 engine, a automatic gearbox, and 2wd. 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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Landed Cost Breakdown

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
Suggested 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

Price on Request

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 · 2 SEVs · 5 MREs

This Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 is approved for import to Australia under 2 SEVS approvals SEV-001070 and SEV-000683, granted on multiple criteria including Performance Criterion and Environmental Criterion, supported by 5 Model Report Entries (MREs) including MRE-000100, MRE-000043, MRE-000123, plus 2 more on the Rover register from accredited Australian Vehicle Verifiers including SYDNEY AVV PTY LTD. Approvals cover builds from May 2013 to May 2017.

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.

Why qualified — Environmental Criterion. The SEVS Environmental Criterion covers vehicles with a measurable emissions or fuel-economy advantage over equivalent vehicles supplied in volume to the Australian market. Approval is granted on the basis of the published environmental thresholds. 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 handles every stage of the journey: auction-sheet verification, bidding with your approval, ocean freight, customs and biosecurity clearance, and full SEVS-compliant rectification at our Sydney workshop. Once verified by an Approved Vehicle Verifier, the vehicle is entered into the Register of Approved Vehicles and delivered with documentation suitable 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 S400h variant with 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated hybrid engineHybrid fuel type5 seats

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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

    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

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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

Yes. The Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2013-2017 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as S400h variant with 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated hybrid engine. Hybrid fuel type. 5 seats. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

Model Code

222057

Year Range

2013-2017

Eligibility

Can the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 be imported to Australia under SEVS?

Yes. The Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 is eligible for import to Australia across the 2013-2017 build range. This model is approved based on Eligible as S400h variant with 3.5L V6 naturally aspirated hybrid engine. Hybrid fuel type. 5 seats. Carbarn can assist with sourcing, VIA approval, compliance work, AVV inspection, and RAV entry.

What SEVS reference applies to the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057?

The SEVS number for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 is SEV-001070, SEV-000683. 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.

Which build years of the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 are eligible?

The Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 is eligible across the 2013-2017 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

How does Carbarn calculate the landed cost for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057?

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 S-Class S400H 222057. 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 S-Class S400H 222057?

The Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 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 S-Class S400H 222057 on my behalf?

Yes. Carbarn can source and bid on the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 through Japanese auctions after your approval and within your agreed budget cap. Where possible, we arrange pre-bid physical inspection and share available photos, auction sheet details, and inspector notes via WhatsApp.

Is a pre-bid inspection available for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057?

Where possible, Carbarn arranges pre-bid physical inspection before bidding on the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057. 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 S400H 222057?

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 S400H 222057 from Japan?

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 happens after the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 is secured in Japan?

Once your bid on the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 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

What's the VIA process for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057?

Carbarn reviews the documents for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 and submits the VIA application before the vehicle ships from Japan. Valid import approval must be in place before the vehicle can enter Australian compliance, the AVV inspection, and RAV listing.

How is the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 made compliant in Australia?

The Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 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 compliance package price applies to the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057?

The estimated compliance package for the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 is $2,750. The vehicle must meet applicable Australian Design Rules and compliance requirements. If tyres, repairs, modifications, or other required items are needed, they are quoted separately before work proceeds.

Warranty & Delivery

Is warranty included on a Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 bought at auction?

Vehicles sourced through Japan auction do not carry the 3 months NSW dealer warranty. Some Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 examples qualify for a 5-year extended warranty — eligibility depends on age, condition, and the warranty provider's terms, and is confirmed before delivery.

At what point can I take delivery of the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057?

Delivery of the Mercedes-benz S-Class S400H 222057 happens after the vehicle arrives in Sydney and completes workshop compliance, the AVV inspection, RAV entry, and final payment. Pickup, transport, and registration-ready paperwork are arranged once it's compliance-complete.

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