1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C has a current market value of $15,200 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 17 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $13,127 and $23,694. Based on US sales through Jul 2, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 17 verified auction sales for the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C, latest sale Jul 2, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C sold for $18,050 in 2026, against $13,250 in 2018. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $18,050 | 3 |
| 2023 | $25,500 | 3 |
| 2018 | $13,250 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | $13,000 | 99,000 mi | — |
| Apr 15, 2026 | $18,050 | 58,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 23, 2026 | $30,000 | 40,000 mi | — |
| Nov 27, 2024 | $19,000 | 24,467 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 24, 2024 | $23,000 | 24,000 mi | — |
| Jun 26, 2023 | $25,500 | 23,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 11, 2023 | $41,000 | 40,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 9, 2023 | $18,250 | 60,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 19, 2021 | $28,250 | 76,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 3, 2021 | $12,100 | 17,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 10, 2020 | $17,750 | 73,000 mi | — |
| Jul 20, 2020 | $12,750 | 62,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 26, 2019 | $13,127 | 72,200 mi | — |
| Aug 20, 2019 | $23,694 | 76,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 5, 2018 | $13,250 | 44,000 mi | Automatic |
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1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C worth?
A 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C is worth approximately $15,200 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 17 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 2, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $13,127 and $23,694; the full verified range is $10,500 to $41,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 17 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C sales in total.
Are 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C 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 1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C. 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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