Mercedes-Benz 280CE Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 280CE has a market value of $11,695 to $17,667 depending on year and condition, based on 15 verified auction sales across 3 model years (1978–1985). Individual examples have sold from $10,800 to $79,666, with 3 sold in the past 12 months.
Mercedes-Benz 280CE Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 280CE Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | 1978 | $18,250 | 27,000 mi |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1978 | $12,000 | 121,000 mi |
| Apr 14, 2026 | 1980 | $79,666 | 10,000 mi |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 1978 | $16,000 | 118,000 mi |
| Jun 15, 2024 | 1980 | $17,750 | 54,681 mi |
| Feb 19, 2024 | 1985 | $10,800 | 136,000 mi |
| Jul 19, 2023 | 1985 | $11,000 | 157,000 mi |
| Jan 22, 2023 | 1978 | $16,055 | 96,000 mi |
| Dec 14, 2022 | 1980 | $14,000 | 99,000 mi |
| Aug 28, 2022 | 1985 | $28,000 | 135,000 mi |
| Jun 13, 2022 | 1980 | $21,251 | 99,000 mi |
| Apr 29, 2021 | 1978 | $19,800 | 117,000 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 280CE: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 280CE worth?
Mercedes-Benz 280CE market values range from $11,695 to $17,667 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,800 to $79,666. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 280CE year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 280CE year (1978–1985), 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 280CE sell per year?
3 Mercedes-Benz 280CE have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 15 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 280CE?
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