Mercedes-Benz 450SL Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a market value of $12,731 to $25,860 depending on year and condition, based on 495 verified auction sales across 9 model years (1972–1980). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $117,600, with 59 sold in the past 12 months. 37 are listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz 450SL Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 450SL Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2026 | 1975 | $13,500 | 102,000 mi |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 1980 | $29,750 | 16,000 mi |
| Oct 18, 2026 | 1973 | $24,500 | 141,000 mi |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 1974 | $14,750 | 54,000 mi |
| Oct 13, 2026 | 1980 | $11,250 | 132,000 mi |
| Sep 25, 2026 | 1978 | $19,250 | 77,000 mi |
| Sep 16, 2026 | 1976 | $27,000 | 103,000 mi |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1974 | 10,350 EUR | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 1979 | 12,650 EUR | — |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 1979 | $34,000 | 21,000 mi |
| Sep 11, 2026 | 1973 | $15,000 | 229,000 mi |
| Sep 10, 2026 | 1978 | $18,000 | 64,000 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 450SL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 450SL worth?
Mercedes-Benz 450SL market values range from $12,731 to $25,860 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $117,600. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 450SL year is best?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 450SL year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz 450SL best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.
How many Mercedes-Benz 450SL sell per year?
59 Mercedes-Benz 450SL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 495 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 450SL?
DriveIndex lists 37 Mercedes-Benz 450SL for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.