Mercedes-Benz 280S Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 280S has a market value of $13,500 to $17,813 depending on year and condition, based on 14 verified auction sales (data through Oct 3, 2026) across 4 model years (1969–1975). Individual examples have sold from $10,500 to $28,500, with 2 sold in the past 12 months. 1 is listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz 280S Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 280S Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | 1970 | $28,500 | 55,000 mi |
| May 12, 2026 | 1969 | $15,783 | 62,750 mi |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 1975 | $13,500 | 29,000 mi |
| Dec 10, 2023 | 1970 | $10,500 | 223,000 mi |
| Nov 4, 2023 | 1970 | $16,750 | 18,000 mi |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 1971 | $17,000 | 57,000 mi |
| Jun 19, 2023 | 1969 | $12,000 | 93,000 mi |
| May 27, 2023 | 1971 | $17,750 | 30,000 mi |
| Jan 26, 2022 | 1969 | $22,000 | — |
| Jul 16, 2020 | 1969 | $14,006 | 92,000 mi |
| Jan 14, 2020 | 1969 | $20,900 | 108,824 mi |
| May 3, 2019 | 1969 | $20,250 | 25,000 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 280S: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 280S worth?
Mercedes-Benz 280S market values range from $13,500 to $17,813 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,500 to $28,500. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 280S year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 280S year (1969–1975), 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 280S sell per year?
2 Mercedes-Benz 280S have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 14 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 280S?
DriveIndex lists 1 Mercedes-Benz 280S for sale (last checked Nov 12, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.