Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 500SEL has a market value of $11,031 to $49,000 depending on year and condition, based on 28 verified auction sales across 7 model years (1981–1993). Individual examples have sold from $10,352 to $49,000, with 1 sold in the past 12 months. 1 is listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | 1993 | $14,500 | 76,000 mi |
| Jul 7, 2025 | 1984 | $15,000 | 46,000 mi |
| Mar 20, 2025 | 1984 | $18,750 | 46,000 mi |
| Jan 23, 2025 | 1986 | $20,500 | 225,000 mi |
| Oct 11, 2024 | 1992 | $10,800 | 57,000 mi |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 1981 | $17,000 | 24,000 mi |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 1986 | $14,000 | 15,860 mi |
| Sep 26, 2023 | 1982 | $49,000 | 83,000 mi |
| Jun 30, 2023 | 1984 | $35,760 | — |
| Apr 17, 2023 | 1984 | $36,000 | 56,000 mi |
| Feb 12, 2023 | 1992 | $11,690 | 53,000 mi |
| Sep 22, 2022 | 1984 | $13,000 | 43,000 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 500SEL worth?
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL market values range from $11,031 to $49,000 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,352 to $49,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz 500SEL year is best?
DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 500SEL year (1981–1993), 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 500SEL sell per year?
1 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 28 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 500SEL?
DriveIndex lists 1 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL for sale (last checked Sep 29, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.