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Mercedes-Benz 300SD: market value and price history

Mercedes-Benz 300SD Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz 300SD has a market value of $13,311 to $20,988 depending on year and condition, based on 69 verified auction sales across 8 model years (1978–1985). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $156,800, with 7 sold in the past 12 months. 7 are listed for sale.

Value Range
$13,311 to $20,988
Median Sale
$19,000
Auction Sales
69
Model Years
8
For Sale
7
Last checked Nov 14, 2026
69 auction results →7 for sale →Best year to buy →

Mercedes-Benz 300SD Value by Year

1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
5 auction sales
$20,860No sale since Oct 2024
1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
10 auction sales · 3 for sale
$14,329No sale since Jul 2025
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
11 auction sales · 1 for sale
$15,996No comparable sale since Mar 2026
1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
6 auction sales · 1 for sale
$19,657No comparable sale since Aug 2024
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
3 auction sales
$13,311No sale since May 2022
1980 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
16 auction sales
$20,527
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
14 auction sales · 2 for sale
$20,988No sale since May 2026
1978 Mercedes-Benz 300SD
4 auction sales
$18,773No sale since Aug 2024

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Recent Mercedes-Benz 300SD Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Aug 24, 20261980$26,730128,000 mi
Jul 20, 20261983$67,00013,000 mi
May 13, 20261979$20,00076,000 mi
Mar 29, 20261980$18,000243,000 mi
Mar 24, 20261979$15,25075,000 mi
Mar 8, 20261983$13,50056,000 mi
Nov 23, 20251980$13,700102,000 mi
Aug 7, 20251980$14,50061,000 mi
Jul 31, 20251980$14,500227,000 mi
Jul 14, 20251983$23,500270,000 mi
Jul 5, 20251984$13,25062,000 mi
Jan 7, 20251979$94,5007,000 mi

Mercedes-Benz 300SD: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mercedes-Benz 300SD worth?

Mercedes-Benz 300SD market values range from $13,311 to $20,988 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $156,800. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Mercedes-Benz 300SD year is best?

There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 300SD year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz 300SD best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.

How many Mercedes-Benz 300SD sell per year?

7 Mercedes-Benz 300SD have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 69 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 300SD?

DriveIndex lists 7 Mercedes-Benz 300SD for sale (last checked Nov 14, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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