1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Market Value & Price History
The 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL has a market value of $21,804, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2015 between $16,600 and $38,420. No sale since Mar 3, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. 1 has sold in the past 12 months.
Data: DriveIndex. 18 verified auction sales for the 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL (15 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Mar 3, 2026. Methodology
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| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | $23,000 | 92,000 mi | — |
| Jul 16, 2025 | $16,550 | 244,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 1, 2024 | $13,250 | 118,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $38,420 | 62,529 mi | — |
| May 21, 2024 | $16,600 | 124,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 2, 2024 | $14,444 | 105,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 28, 2024 | $38,000 | 21,324 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 7, 2023 | $44,000 | 68,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 28, 2022 | $64,000 | 26,000 mi | — |
| Oct 1, 2021 | $26,750 | 117,439 mi | — |
| Jan 21, 2021 | $15,000 | 114,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 19, 2020 | $17,250 | 42,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 29, 2020 | $39,500 | 73,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 23, 2020 | 24,750 GBP | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2018 | 30,992 EUR | — | — |
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Mercedes-Benz 500SL by Year
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How much is a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL worth?
A 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is worth approximately $21,804, based on 18 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. No sale since Mar 3, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market. Half of all verified sales fall between $16,600 and $38,420; the full verified range is $13,250 to $64,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL cost new?
The 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL carried an original MSRP of $50,000. Its DriveIndex market value is $21,804. No sale since Mar 3, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How much has the 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL depreciated?
The 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL is worth about 56% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $50,000, and its DriveIndex market value is $21,804. That compares the DriveIndex value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation. No sale since Mar 3, 2026, so this value may not reflect today's market.
How many 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 18 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL sales in total.
Are 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL 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 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL. The full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection are part of DriveIndex Pro.
Where can I buy a 1983 Mercedes-Benz 500SL?
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