1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Market Value & Price History
The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC has a current market value of $30,675 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 32 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2015 between $15,777 and $31,900. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. 5 have sold in the past 12 months, and 1 is listed for sale at $50,075. The median sale price is down 56.9% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
Data: DriveIndex. 32 verified auction sales for the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC (26 in USD, the basis for every dollar figure here), latest sale Sep 11, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Price History
The median 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC sold for $23,500 in 2026, against $13,250 in 2018. Each row is the median of the verified sales recorded in that calendar year, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself.
| Year | Median sale | Sales |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $23,500 | 5 |
| 2025 | $54,500 | 4 |
| 2024 | $20,875 | 4 |
| 2022 | $27,250 | 3 |
| 2018 | $13,250 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | $37,000 | 75,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 5, 2026 | $11,000 | 152,597 mi | Automatic |
| May 18, 2026 | $23,500 | 103,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 6, 2026 | $15,777 | 199,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 22, 2026 | $28,250 | 106,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 28, 2025 | 25,850 EUR | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | $58,000 | 59,000 mi | Automatic |
| Feb 8, 2025 | $51,000 | 76,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $31,900 | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2025 | $65,000 | 55,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jun 18, 2024 | 16,240 EUR | — | — |
| May 21, 2024 | $21,250 | 109,000 mi | — |
| Mar 22, 2024 | $20,500 | 91,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 15, 2024 | $27,500 | 49,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 19, 2024 | $17,250 | 141,000 mi | Automatic |
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Mercedes-Benz 560SEC by Year
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How much is a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC worth?
A 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC is worth approximately $30,675 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 32 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Sep 11, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $15,777 and $31,900; the full verified range is $10,000 to $65,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC cost new?
The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC carried an original MSRP of $71,700. Verified examples now trade around $30,675.
How much has the 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC depreciated?
The 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC is worth about 57% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $71,700, and verified examples now trade around $30,675. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC sell per year?
5 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 32 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC sales in total.
Are 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC sale prices higher or lower than a year ago?
The median 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC sale price is down 56.9% over the past 12 months versus the prior year, based on verified auction sales. That figure tracks the median of what actually sold, so it moves with the mix of mileages and options that came to market as well as with the market itself. 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 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC?
DriveIndex lists 1 1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC for sale, priced from $50,075 to $50,075 (last checked Oct 10, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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