1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Market Value & Price History
The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL has a current market value of $24,613, based on 21 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,000 to $33,000. 4 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are down 5.9% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 21 verified auction sales for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL, latest sale Jul 23, 2026. Methodology
1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL Specifications
It carried an original MSRP of $53,500.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | $25,000 | 59,000 mi |
| Dec 5, 2025 | $24,000 | 106,000 mi |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $18,250 | 43,000 mi |
| Oct 21, 2025 | $10,250 | 72,519 mi |
| Jul 14, 2025 | $21,420 | 40,000 mi |
| Mar 4, 2025 | $33,000 | 21,000 mi |
| Jan 14, 2025 | $23,500 | 49,000 mi |
| Sep 3, 2024 | $19,250 | 114,000 mi |
| Jul 1, 2024 | $25,420 | 29,000 mi |
| Nov 2, 2023 | $14,000 | 69,750 mi |
| Oct 17, 2023 | $24,000 | 54,000 mi |
| Aug 18, 2023 | $16,250 | 48,000 mi |
| Jan 30, 2023 | $23,500 | 65,000 mi |
| Oct 26, 2022 | $12,000 | 126,000 mi |
| Jun 14, 2022 | $13,250 | 68,881 mi |
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1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL worth?
The 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL has a market value of approximately $24,613, based on 21 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,000 and $33,000.
How many 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL sell per year?
4 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 21 sales in total.
Is the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL are down 5.9% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1987 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL on DriveIndex.
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