Mercedes-Benz seeks to repossess Shilo Sanders' car amid financial issues
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 8:30 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026
Mercedes-Benz has filed a request to repossess Shilo Sanders' $135,000 vehicle, claiming he is $9,170 in default on payments. This initiative marks the second time since April 2025 the company has sought repossession of the same car. Shilo Sanders, a former Colorado football player and son of coach Deion Sanders, is currently navigating significant legal challenges, including a Chapter 7 bankruptcy filing with over $11 million in debt. The vehicle's value is estimated at $75,900, while Sanders still owes $72,155, raising questions about his financial equity. A trial regarding Sanders' past debts is scheduled for August 31.
- •Mercedes-Benz claims $9,170 default on Shilo Sanders' car payments.
- •Vehicle repossession request follows a similar claim in April 2025.
- •Shilo Sanders filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in October 2023.
- •Trial for related debt is set for August 31.
- •Sanders disputes the claims against him.
- 8:30 PMYahoo Sports — Mercedes-Benz drops attempt to repossess Shilo Sanders' car — again
- 10:16 PMYahoo Sports — Mercedes-Benz again seeks to repo Shilo Sanders' car
"Mercedes-Benz has dropped its request from the bankruptcy court where former Colorado safety Shilo Sanders is trying to discharge $11 million in debt
"Former Colorado football safety Shilo Sanders has been accused of defaulting on his Mercedes payments again, leading the company to seek repossession
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 5, 2026, 8:30 PMMercedes-Benz drops attempt to repossess Shilo Sanders' car — again
Mercedes-Benz has dropped its request from the bankruptcy court where former Colorado safety Shilo Sanders is trying to discharge $11 million in debt
- Yahoo SportsJun 2, 2026, 10:16 PMMercedes-Benz again seeks to repo Shilo Sanders' car
Former Colorado football safety Shilo Sanders has been accused of defaulting on his Mercedes payments again, leading the company to seek repossession
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