Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL has a market value of $18,716 to $37,266 depending on year and condition, based on 16 verified auction sales (data through Nov 4, 2026) across 3 model years (1969–1972). Individual examples have sold from $11,000 to $41,000, with 1 sold in the past 12 months. 2 are listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 280SEL Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | 1969 | $41,000 | 33,000 mi |
| Nov 22, 2024 | 1969 | $21,200 | — |
| Sep 4, 2024 | 1972 | $24,200 | 30,577 mi |
| Jul 10, 2024 | 1970 | $18,000 | 77,000 mi |
| Apr 4, 2024 | 1972 | $27,500 | 130,529 mi |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 1970 | $18,700 | 22,644 mi |
| Feb 20, 2024 | 1970 | $28,000 | 91,000 mi |
| Nov 27, 2023 | 1970 | $21,500 | 89,000 mi |
| Sep 20, 2023 | 1970 | $13,200 | 22,642 mi |
| Dec 2, 2021 | 1972 | $11,000 | — |
| Sep 24, 2021 | 1972 | $21,725 | 60,542 mi |
| Sep 19, 2020 | 1972 | $23,100 | 59,907 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 280SEL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 280SEL worth?
Mercedes-Benz 280SEL market values range from $18,716 to $37,266 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $11,000 to $41,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 280SEL year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 280SEL year (1969–1972), 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 280SEL sell per year?
1 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 16 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 280SEL?
DriveIndex lists 2 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.