1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE has a current market value of $10,989 as of Sep 20, 2026, based on 4 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 4 verified USD sales between $10,400 and $17,250.
Data: DriveIndex. 4 verified auction sales for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, latest sale Aug 22, 2025. Value as of Sep 20, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | $10,400 | 56,700 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 5, 2023 | $11,751 | 55,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 30, 2019 | $17,250 | 28,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 23, 2019 | $15,250 | 46,000 mi | Automatic |
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1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE worth?
A 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE is worth approximately $10,989 as of Sep 20, 2026, based on 4 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. All 4 verified USD sales fall between $10,400 and $17,250. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE cost new?
The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE carried an original MSRP of $49,500. Verified examples now trade around $10,989.
How many 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 4 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE sales at auction.
Is the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE going up or down in value?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 300SE on DriveIndex.
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