Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 280 SE has a market value of $58,400 to $78,400 depending on year and condition, based on 58 verified auction sales (data through Nov 5, 2026) across 2 model years (1970–1978). Individual examples have sold from $11,550 to $160,000, with 4 sold in the past 12 months. 7 are listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 280 SE Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2026 | 1970 | $62,000 | — |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1970 | $35,000 | 448,005 mi |
| May 18, 2026 | 1970 | 101,750 EUR | 70,980 mi |
| Feb 1, 2026 | 1970 | $36,000 | 44,739 mi |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 1970 | $50,000 | 33,554 mi |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 1970 | $25,500 | 95,000 mi |
| Mar 14, 2025 | 1970 | $12,500 | 51,000 mi |
| Dec 19, 2024 | 1970 | $16,500 | 24,000 mi |
| Nov 23, 2024 | 1970 | 57,500 EUR | — |
| Oct 6, 2024 | 1970 | 143,750 EUR | — |
| Jun 14, 2024 | 1970 | $83,000 | 98,000 mi |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 1970 | $15,750 | 97,000 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 280 SE: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 280 SE worth?
Mercedes-Benz 280 SE market values range from $58,400 to $78,400 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $11,550 to $160,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 280 SE year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 280 SE year (1970–1978), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.
How many Mercedes-Benz 280 SE sell per year?
4 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 58 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 280 SE?
DriveIndex lists 7 Mercedes-Benz 280 SE for sale (last checked Nov 12, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.