1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL Market Value & Price History
The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL has a market value of $12,731, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with all 7 verified USD sales between $12,100 and $19,800. No sale since Feb 23, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
Data: DriveIndex. 10 verified auction sales for the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL (7 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Feb 23, 2024. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2024 | $12,720 | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2024 | $12,100 | — | Automatic |
| Dec 23, 2023 | $14,800 | 47,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 25, 2023 | $15,250 | 140,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 30, 2021 | $17,250 | 97,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 18, 2021 | $19,800 | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2019 | 43,700 EUR | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2016 | $13,200 | — | Automatic |
| Nov 2, 2014 | 25,032 EUR | 75,180 mi | — |
| Jun 13, 2011 | 18,870 EUR | — | — |
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Mercedes-Benz 450SL by Year
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How much is a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL worth?
A 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL is worth approximately $12,731, based on 10 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Feb 23, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market. All 7 verified USD sales fall between $12,100 and $19,800. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL cost new?
The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL carried an original MSRP of $12,775. Its DriveIndex market value is $12,731. No sale since Feb 23, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL depreciated?
Very little. The 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL's DriveIndex market value is $12,731, close to its original MSRP of $12,775. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Feb 23, 2024, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL sell per year?
DriveIndex has tracked 10 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL sales at auction.
Are 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
There aren't yet enough recent sales to compute a reliable 12-month price direction for the 1972 Mercedes-Benz 450SL. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
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