1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D Market Value & Price History
The 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D has a market value of $10,445, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 7 verified USD sales between $7,700 and $18,500. No sale since Dec 14, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 7 verified auction sales for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D, latest sale Dec 14, 2025. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2025 | $10,750 | 132,000 mi | Manual |
| Apr 25, 2025 | $7,700 | — | Manual |
| Sep 26, 2024 | $13,000 | 122,000 mi | Manual |
| May 19, 2024 | $11,350 | 44,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 10, 2023 | $18,500 | 76,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 27, 2022 | $12,000 | 111,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 19, 2021 | $14,000 | 162,000 mi | Manual |
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Mercedes-Benz 240D by Year
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How much is a 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D worth?
A 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D is worth approximately $10,445, based on 7 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Dec 14, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 7 verified USD sales fall between $7,700 and $18,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 7 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D sales in total.
Are 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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