Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL has a market value of $15,113 to $25,025 depending on year and condition, based on 19 verified auction sales across 5 model years (1986–1991). Individual examples have sold from $11,000 to $40,500, with 4 sold in the past 12 months. 1 is listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Value by Year
What members see for the Mercedes-Benz 300SEL
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 300SEL Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 1989 | $15,750 | 75,392 mi |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1990 | $15,900 | 51,000 mi |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 1990 | $18,500 | 51,000 mi |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 1990 | $33,250 | 39,000 mi |
| Oct 9, 2025 | 1990 | $23,500 | 39,000 mi |
| Mar 6, 2025 | 1991 | $27,000 | 68,000 mi |
| Jul 3, 2024 | 1988 | $23,250 | 27,000 mi |
| Oct 22, 2022 | 1988 | $16,250 | 30,000 mi |
| Jun 9, 2022 | 1990 | $11,000 | 78,800 mi |
| Apr 11, 2022 | 1988 | $23,750 | 52,000 mi |
| Nov 17, 2021 | 1991 | $18,000 | 108,000 mi |
| May 22, 2021 | 1990 | $34,720 | — |
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 300SEL worth?
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL market values range from $15,113 to $25,025 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $11,000 to $40,500. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 300SEL year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 300SEL year (1986–1991), 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 300SEL sell per year?
4 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 19 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 300SEL?
DriveIndex lists 1 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.