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Mercedes-Benz 560SEL: market value and price history

Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz 560SEL has a market value of $12,435 to $33,992 depending on year and condition, based on 124 verified auction sales across 6 model years (1986–1991). Individual examples have sold from $3,300 to $95,000, with 27 sold in the past 12 months. 15 are listed for sale.

Value Range
$12,435 to $33,992
Median Sale
$18,750
Auction Sales
124
Model Years
6
For Sale
15
Last checked Sep 29, 2026
124 auction results →15 for sale →Best year to buy →

Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Value by Year

1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
22 auction sales · 6 for sale
$17,479
1990 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
23 auction sales · 2 for sale
$26,398
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
20 auction sales · 1 for sale
$18,480
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
20 auction sales · 1 for sale
$33,992
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
23 auction sales · 2 for sale
$12,435
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL
16 auction sales · 3 for sale
$16,717

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Recent Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Sep 24, 20261989$25,00021,000 mi
Sep 8, 20261990$40,00065,000 mi
Sep 4, 20261990$15,000130,000 mi
Sep 1, 20261987$10,000113,000 mi
Aug 25, 20261988$16,825135,000 mi
Aug 15, 20261991$42,50019,000 mi
Jul 31, 20261989$10,000117,000 mi
Jul 30, 20261986$43,00013,000 mi
Jun 26, 20261988$17,600—
Jun 2, 20261989$61,50026,000 mi
May 27, 20261990$20,30085,000 mi
May 8, 20261988$64,00016,000 mi

Mercedes-Benz 560SEL: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mercedes-Benz 560SEL worth?

Mercedes-Benz 560SEL market values range from $12,435 to $33,992 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $3,300 to $95,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Mercedes-Benz 560SEL year is best?

There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 560SEL year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz 560SEL best-year guide compares every year on its market value, how often it trades and its value against the original MSRP. Whether each year is appreciating is DriveIndex's Value Signal, a Pro feature.

How many Mercedes-Benz 560SEL sell per year?

27 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 124 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 560SEL?

DriveIndex lists 15 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL for sale (last checked Sep 29, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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