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Mercedes-Benz 500SL — market value and price history

Mercedes-Benz 500SL Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz 500SL has a market value of $13,118 to $70,916 depending on year and condition, based on 58 verified auction sales across 12 model years (1982–2005). Individual examples have sold from $10,500 to $95,000, with 27 sold in the past 12 months.

Value Range
$13,118 to $70,916
Median Sale
$18,077
Auction Sales
58
Model Years
12

Mercedes-Benz 500SL Value by Year

2005 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
3 auction sales
$22,000
2004 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
3 auction sales
$15,950
2003 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
4 auction sales
$13,118
1993 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
3 auction sales
$36,950
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
16 auction sales
$18,891
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
8 auction sales
$19,665
1990 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
2 auction sales
$70,916
1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
2 auction sales
$34,425
1985 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
7 auction sales
$32,796
1984 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
5 auction sales
$34,849
1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
4 auction sales
$21,604
1982 Mercedes-Benz 500SL
1 auction sale
$13,916

Recent Mercedes-Benz 500SL Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Aug 10, 20261991$14,600119,500 mi
Aug 5, 20261984$35,000104,000 mi
Jul 25, 20261993$82,00011,000 mi
Jul 17, 20261986$51,00064,000 mi
Jul 10, 20261984$23,00069,000 mi
Jun 1, 20261985$35,00037,000 mi
May 20, 20261985$18,55595,000 mi
May 19, 20261992$19,25056,000 mi
Apr 28, 20261992$18,07759,000 mi
Mar 23, 20261985$40,25074,000 mi
Mar 3, 20261983$23,00092,000 mi
Jan 26, 20261991$43,00013,000 mi

Mercedes-Benz 500SL — Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mercedes-Benz 500SL worth?

Mercedes-Benz 500SL market values range from $13,118 to $70,916 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,500 to $95,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Mercedes-Benz 500SL year is best?

DriveIndex tracks the market value of every Mercedes-Benz 500SL year (1982–2005) 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 500SL sell per year?

27 Mercedes-Benz 500SL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 58 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 500SL?

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