1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Market Value & Price History
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 has a current market value of $15,749 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 22 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2017 between $14,708 and $25,280. Based on US sales through Apr 13, 2026. 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. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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The median 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 sold for $18,500 in 2025, against $24,500 in 2022. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $18,500 | 5 |
| 2022 | $24,500 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | $15,251 | 19,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 28, 2025 | $18,500 | 45,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 19, 2025 | $15,250 | 83,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 10, 2025 | $18,000 | 112,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 19, 2025 | $58,000 | 29,999 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $67,000 | 7,100 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 6, 2024 | $100,108 | 14,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 21, 2024 | $16,500 | 89,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 22, 2023 | $13,223 | 9,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 2, 2023 | $75,000 | 29,902 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 11, 2022 | $17,000 | 48,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 16, 2022 | $25,280 | 68,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 29, 2022 | $24,500 | 44,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $12,000 | 47,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 21, 2020 | $20,250 | 33,000 mi | Automatic |
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1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 worth?
A 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 is worth approximately $15,749 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 22 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Apr 13, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $14,708 and $25,280; the full verified range is $12,000 to $100,108. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 cost new?
The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 carried an original MSRP of $12,700. Verified examples now trade around $15,749.
How much has the 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 is worth about 24% more than its original MSRP of $12,700, with verified examples now trading around $15,749. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
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 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 sales in total.
Are 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5 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 1973 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 4.5. 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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