1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Market Value & Price History
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 has a current market value of $17,861, based on 22 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $12,000 to $100,108. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 22 verified auction sales for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5, latest sale Apr 13, 2026. Methodology
1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $12,700.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | $15,251 | 19,000 mi |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $18,500 | 45,000 mi |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $15,250 | 83,000 mi |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $18,000 | 112,000 mi |
| May 19, 2025 | $58,000 | 29,999 mi |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $67,000 | 7,100 mi |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $100,108 | 14,000 mi |
| May 21, 2024 | $16,500 | 89,000 mi |
| Oct 22, 2023 | $13,223 | 9,000 mi |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $75,000 | 29,902 mi |
| Sep 11, 2022 | $17,000 | 48,000 mi |
| Apr 16, 2022 | $25,280 | 68,000 mi |
| Mar 29, 2022 | $24,500 | 44,000 mi |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $12,000 | 47,000 mi |
| Apr 21, 2020 | $20,250 | 33,000 mi |
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 worth?
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 has a market value of approximately $17,861, based on 22 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $12,000 and $100,108.
How many 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 22 sales in total.
Is the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 on DriveIndex.
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