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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 26 verified auction sales across 7 model years (1981–1993). Individual examples have sold from $10,352 to $84,000, with 2 sold in the past 12 months.

Value Range
$11,031 to $49,000
Median Sale
$15,125
Auction Sales
26
Model Years
7

Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Value by Year

1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
6 auction sales
$16,535
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
5 auction sales
$11,031
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
3 auction sales
$15,500
1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
9 auction sales
$16,614
1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
1 auction sale
$17,750
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
1 auction sale
$49,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL
1 auction sale
$17,000

Recent Mercedes-Benz 500SEL Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Jul 5, 20261986$12,00088,000 mi
May 6, 20261993$14,50076,000 mi
Jul 7, 20251984$15,00046,000 mi
Mar 20, 20251984$18,75046,000 mi
Jan 23, 20251986$20,500225,000 mi
Oct 11, 20241992$10,80057,000 mi
Sep 23, 20241981$17,00024,000 mi
Jul 1, 20241986$14,00015,860 mi
Sep 26, 20231982$49,00083,000 mi
Aug 17, 20231984$84,00031,060 mi
Apr 17, 20231984$36,00056,000 mi
Feb 12, 20231992$11,69053,000 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 $84,000. 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) so you can compare appreciation and pricing side by side. The full Value Signal — appreciating, stable, or depreciating, with a 1–5 year projection — is available on each year's page.

How many Mercedes-Benz 500SEL sell per year?

2 Mercedes-Benz 500SEL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 26 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 500SEL?

DriveIndex tracks for-sale listings and auction results for the Mercedes-Benz 500SEL from the top auction houses and marketplaces.