1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Market Value & Price History
The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE has a current market value of $15,859 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2021 between $12,000 and $16,750. Based on US sales through Aug 10, 2026. 3 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $11,985.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE, latest sale Aug 10, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Recent 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2026 | $16,750 | 69,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 31, 2026 | $11,500 | 40,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 9, 2026 | $14,250 | 136,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 22, 2024 | $26,250 | 66,500 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 21, 2023 | $13,000 | 32,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 30, 2023 | $12,000 | 160,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 23, 2022 | $28,300 | 39,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 19, 2021 | $10,335 | 82,000 mi | Automatic |
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1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE worth?
A 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE is worth approximately $15,859 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Aug 10, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,000 and $16,750; the full verified range is $10,335 to $28,300. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE cost new?
The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE carried an original MSRP of $53,700. Verified examples now trade around $15,859.
How much has the 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE depreciated?
The 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE is worth about 70% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $53,700, and verified examples now trade around $15,859. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE sell per year?
3 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 8 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE sales in total.
Are 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE. 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 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE?
DriveIndex lists 1 1989 Mercedes-Benz 300SE for sale, priced from $11,985 to $11,985 (last checked Oct 10, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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