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1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL: market value and price history

1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Market Value & Price History

The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL has a current market value of $14,501, based on 15 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,500 to $30,000. 2 have sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are currently for sale from $15,500 to $19,950.

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Market Value
$14,501
Median Sale
$14,750
Price Range
$10,500$30,000
Auction Sales
15
Avg Mileage
67,133
For Sale Now
2

Data: DriveIndex. 15 verified auction sales for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, latest sale Aug 24, 2026. Methodology

1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Specifications

It carried an original MSRP of $50,940.

Original MSRP
$50,940
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1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL For Sale Now (2)

1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 420 SEL
165,500 mi · Cars.com ↗
$15,500
1986 Mercedes-Benz S-Class 420SEL
58,926 mi · Cars.com ↗
$19,950
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Recent 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Auction Results

SoldPriceMileage
Aug 24, 2026$11,80018,000 mi
Nov 14, 2025$14,75069,000 mi
Jul 21, 2025$18,50020,000 mi
Jun 28, 2025$11,55050,000 mi
Jan 7, 2025$16,550104,000 mi
Nov 6, 2024$13,000116,000 mi
Feb 19, 2024$14,00065,000 mi
Jun 21, 2022$13,00076,000 mi
Feb 3, 2022$10,500100,000 mi
Jun 23, 2021$30,00017,000 mi
Apr 30, 2021$22,500104,000 mi
Jan 5, 2021$16,000180,000 mi
Dec 29, 2020$10,50029,000 mi
Dec 27, 2019$16,00028,000 mi
Apr 17, 2018$19,00031,000 mi

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1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL worth?

The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL has a market value of approximately $14,501, based on 15 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,500 and $30,000.

How many 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL sell per year?

2 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 15 sales in total.

Is the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL appreciating or depreciating?

There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL on DriveIndex.

Where can I buy a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL?

There are currently 2 1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL for sale, priced from $15,500 to $19,950. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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