Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz 500SEL has a market value of $15,528 to $41,562 depending on year and condition, based on 45 verified auction sales (data through Nov 12, 2026) across 8 model years (1981–1993). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $49,000, with 5 sold in the past 12 months. 3 are listed for sale.
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Value by Year
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Recent Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2026 | 1992 | $28,250 | 23,000 mi |
| May 6, 2026 | 1993 | $14,500 | 76,000 mi |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 1985 | $15,000 | 39,000 mi |
| Mar 21, 2026 | 1985 | $18,000 | 44,000 mi |
| Nov 21, 2025 | 1985 | $16,550 | 50,000 mi |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 1985 | $14,300 | 43,626 mi |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 1985 | $13,000 | 29,000 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 |
| Oct 2, 2024 | 1982 | $40,249 | 83,400 mi |
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz 500SEL worth?
Mercedes-Benz 500SEL market values range from $15,528 to $41,562 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 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?
5 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 45 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 500SEL?
DriveIndex lists 3 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL for sale (last checked Nov 13, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.