1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Market Value & Price History
The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE has a current market value of $15,383, based on 13 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,250 to $770,000. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 4 are currently for sale from $19,980 to $369,900.
Data: DriveIndex. 13 verified auction sales for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE, latest sale Aug 15, 2026. Methodology
1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $9,300.
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Recent 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 15, 2026 | $770,000 | 6 mi |
| Sep 7, 2025 | $15,500 | 94,000 mi |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $159,500 | 55,030 mi |
| Dec 26, 2024 | $12,050 | 94,000 mi |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $16,250 | 6,000 mi |
| Jun 19, 2024 | $11,000 | 22,000 mi |
| Aug 14, 2021 | $77,000 | — |
| Apr 23, 2021 | 310,500 EUR | — |
| Sep 29, 2020 | $15,750 | 54,000 mi |
| Feb 24, 2020 | $10,250 | 57,000 mi |
| Oct 3, 2019 | $15,000 | 37,000 mi |
| Sep 26, 2019 | 10,000 GBP | — |
| Oct 1, 2018 | $15,250 | 113,000 mi |
| Nov 8, 2017 | $26,000 | 58,000 mi |
| Sep 14, 2017 | $14,000 | 20,505 mi |
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1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE worth?
The 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE has a market value of approximately $15,383, based on 13 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,250 and $770,000.
How many 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE sell per year?
2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 sales in total.
Is the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE appreciating or depreciating?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE on DriveIndex.
Where can I buy a 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE?
There are currently 4 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SE for sale, priced from $19,980 to $369,900. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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