1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE has a market value of $11,470, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $11,550 and $18,150. No sale since Aug 25, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 is listed for sale at $23,995.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE (9 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Aug 25, 2025. Methodology
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Recent 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | $11,000 | 3,300 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 21, 2025 | $11,750 | 32,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 17, 2023 | $18,150 | 34,414 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 10, 2022 | $11,850 | 38,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 18, 2022 | $13,515 | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2022 | $11,550 | 26,991 mi | — |
| Oct 22, 2021 | $11,000 | — | Automatic |
| Oct 20, 2021 | $27,000 | 61,685 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 31, 2020 | 19,250 GBP | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2018 | $28,500 | 76,364 mi | Automatic |
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Mercedes-Benz 280SE by Year
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How much is a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE worth?
A 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is worth approximately $11,470, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Aug 25, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $11,550 and $18,150; the full verified range is $11,000 to $28,500. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE cost new?
The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE carried an original MSRP of $9,700. Its DriveIndex market value is $11,470. No sale since Aug 25, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE is worth about 18% more than its original MSRP of $9,700, with a DriveIndex market value of $11,470. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Aug 25, 2025, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 10 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE sales at auction.
Are 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE 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 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE?
DriveIndex lists 1 1972 Mercedes-Benz 280SE for sale, priced from $23,995 to $23,995 (last checked Oct 11, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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