Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 450SEL has a market value of $13,323 to $25,685 depending on year and condition, based on 46 verified auction sales across 7 model years (1973–1980). Individual examples have sold from $10,350 to $58,000, with 3 sold in the past 12 months. 4 are listed for sale. No sale since Jan 18, 2026, so these values may not reflect today's market.
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | 1979 | $11,950 | 73,000 mi |
| Jan 11, 2026 | 1976 | $19,100 | 71,000 mi |
| Nov 18, 2025 | 1976 | $10,500 | 73,000 mi |
| Sep 29, 2025 | 1973 | $19,750 | 25,000 mi |
| Sep 28, 2025 | 1976 | 31,304 EUR | 84,316 mi |
| Aug 15, 2025 | 1973 | $24,640 | 88,000 mi |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 1973 | $12,500 | 104,000 mi |
| May 13, 2025 | 1980 | $16,500 | 46,000 mi |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 1980 | $18,000 | 46,000 mi |
| Nov 12, 2024 | 1978 | $27,500 | 49,000 mi |
| Sep 10, 2024 | 1980 | $11,000 | 127,000 mi |
| Sep 3, 2024 | 1974 | $15,000 | 32,000 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 450SEL worth?
Mercedes-Benz 450SEL market values range from $13,323 to $25,685 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,350 to $58,000. No sale since Jan 18, 2026, so these values may not reflect today's market. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 450SEL year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 450SEL year (1973–1980), listed year by year on this page. Whether each year is appreciating, stable or depreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature, which also includes a 1–5 year projection.
How many Mercedes-Benz 450SEL sell per year?
3 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 46 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 450SEL?
DriveIndex lists 4 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.