Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 has a market value of $19,201 to $25,350 depending on year and condition, based on 54 verified auction sales (data through Oct 3, 2026) across 2 model years (1972–1973). Individual examples have sold from $11,000 to $68,000, with 1 sold in the past 12 months. No comparable sale since Oct 27, 2025, so these values may not reflect today's market.
Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2026 | 1973 | $68,000 | 54,000 mi |
| Oct 27, 2025 | 1972 | $25,280 | 10,000 mi |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 1972 | $37,500 | 10,000 mi |
| Jul 25, 2025 | 1973 | $13,000 | 76,000 mi |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 1972 | $19,500 | 15,000 mi |
| Mar 21, 2025 | 1973 | $52,000 | 30,252 mi |
| Jan 4, 2025 | 1972 | $14,500 | 45,000 mi |
| Dec 5, 2024 | 1973 | $19,250 | 50,000 mi |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 1972 | $17,000 | 65,000 mi |
| Oct 23, 2024 | 1973 | $29,500 | 30,000 mi |
| Oct 13, 2024 | 1973 | $15,000 | 57,000 mi |
| Aug 22, 2024 | 1972 | $37,500 | 21,000 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 worth?
Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 market values range from $19,201 to $25,350 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $11,000 to $68,000. No comparable sale since Oct 27, 2025, so these values may not reflect today's market. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 year (1972–1973), 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 4.5 sell per year?
1 Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 54 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 280SEL 4.5?
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