1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL Market Value & Price History
The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL has a current market value of $16,631 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2018 between $17,500 and $25,500. Based on US sales through May 20, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 8 verified auction sales for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL, latest sale May 20, 2026. Value as of Oct 9, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2026 | $16,250 | 77,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $17,500 | 127,000 mi | — |
| Sep 10, 2021 | $19,251 | 47,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jul 27, 2021 | $11,100 | 137,101 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 17, 2021 | $36,000 | 63,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 12, 2020 | $25,500 | 49,000 mi | Manual |
| Mar 25, 2019 | $17,500 | 49,000 mi | Manual |
| Jun 6, 2018 | $25,750 | 138,000 mi | Automatic |
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL worth?
A 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL is worth approximately $16,631 as of Oct 9, 2026, based on 8 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through May 20, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $17,500 and $25,500; the full verified range is $11,100 to $36,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How many 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 8 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL sales in total.
Are 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 300SL. 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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