1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 has a current market value of $16,521 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 12 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2014 between $17,000 and $42,000. Based on US sales through Oct 2, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 12 verified auction sales for the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 (11 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Oct 2, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2026 | $17,000 | 20,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 24, 2024 | $90,000 | 61,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 1, 2024 | $15,500 | 93,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 16, 2024 | $10,000 | 6,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 21, 2023 | $23,500 | 47,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 4, 2021 | $33,000 | 57,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 31, 2020 | $17,000 | 66,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 13, 2018 | $12,126 | 41,895 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 26, 2018 | $42,000 | 87,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $64,000 | 29,992 mi | Automatic |
| May 8, 2014 | $29,700 | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2008 | 14,025 CAD | — | — |
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1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 worth?
A 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 is worth approximately $16,521 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 12 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Oct 2, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $17,000 and $42,000; the full verified range is $10,000 to $90,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 cost new?
The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 carried an original MSRP of $14,790. Verified examples now trade around $16,521.
How much has the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 depreciated?
It hasn't depreciated. The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 is worth about 12% more than its original MSRP of $14,790, with verified examples now trading around $16,521. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 12 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 sales in total.
Are 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5 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 1972 Mercedes-Benz 300SEL 4.5. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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