Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 has a market value of $16,521 to $38,773 depending on year and condition, based on 19 verified auction sales across 2 model years (1972–1973). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $90,000, with 1 sold in the past 12 months. 1 is listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | 1972 | $17,000 | 20,000 mi |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 1973 | $52,500 | 16,000 mi |
| Jun 24, 2024 | 1972 | $90,000 | 61,000 mi |
| May 1, 2024 | 1972 | $15,500 | 93,000 mi |
| Apr 16, 2024 | 1972 | $10,000 | 6,000 mi |
| Apr 21, 2023 | 1972 | $23,500 | 47,000 mi |
| Nov 21, 2022 | 1973 | $37,000 | 51,000 mi |
| Nov 4, 2021 | 1972 | $33,000 | 57,000 mi |
| Apr 24, 2020 | 1973 | $24,000 | 63,000 mi |
| Jan 31, 2020 | 1972 | $17,000 | 66,000 mi |
| Jun 7, 2019 | 1973 | $41,000 | 35,000 mi |
| Nov 13, 2018 | 1972 | $12,126 | 41,895 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 worth?
Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 market values range from $16,521 to $38,773 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $90,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 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 300SEL 4.5 sell per year?
1 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 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 4.5?
DriveIndex lists 1 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 for sale (last checked Nov 14, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.