Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 420SEL has a market value of $14,690 to $33,178 depending on year and condition, based on 90 verified auction sales across 6 model years (1986–1991). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $50,000, with 17 sold in the past 12 months.
Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Value by Year
Recent Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | 1990 | $15,000 | 71,000 mi | bat |
| Jun 5, 2026 | 1990 | $12,550 | 114,000 mi | bat |
| May 23, 2026 | 1986 | $32,333 | 15,000 mi | bat |
| Dec 27, 2025 | 1988 | $17,000 | 4,000 mi | bat |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 1988 | $13,350 | 93,000 mi | bat |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 1987 | $24,000 | 106,000 mi | bat |
| Nov 28, 2025 | 1987 | $18,250 | 43,000 mi | bat |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 1986 | $14,750 | 69,000 mi | bat |
| Nov 1, 2025 | 1988 | $45,000 | 28,000 mi | bat |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 1987 | $10,250 | 72,519 mi | hagerty |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 1989 | $32,750 | 44,000 mi | bat |
| Oct 3, 2025 | 1989 | $32,500 | 38,000 mi | bat |
Mercedes-Benz 420SEL — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 420SEL worth?
Mercedes-Benz 420SEL market values range from $14,690 to $33,178 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $50,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 420SEL year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 420SEL year (1986–1991) so you can compare appreciation and pricing side by side. The full Value Signal — appreciating, stable, or depreciating, with a 1–5 year projection — is available on each year's page.
How many Mercedes-Benz 420SEL sell per year?
17 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 90 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 420SEL?
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