1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Market Value & Price History
The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL has a current market value of $16,717 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 17 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with half of the verified USD sales since 2016 between $12,750 and $25,600. Based on US sales through Jul 30, 2026. 1 has sold in the past 12 months, and 2 are listed for sale from $12,995 to $15,990.
Data: DriveIndex. 17 verified auction sales for the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL, latest sale Jul 30, 2026. Value as of Oct 13, 2026. Methodology
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Last checked Oct 12, 2026, unless a listing shows its own date
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Price History
The median 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL sold for $12,750 in 2023, against $19,000 in 2021. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $12,750 | 3 |
| 2022 | $26,750 | 3 |
| 2021 | $19,000 | 3 |
Years with fewer than three verified USD sales are omitted — a one-sale “median” is a single car, not a market.
Recent 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL Auction Results
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | $43,000 | 13,000 mi | — |
| Jun 4, 2025 | $19,250 | 212,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 3, 2023 | $12,000 | 57,000 mi | Automatic |
| Sep 7, 2023 | $12,750 | 88,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 26, 2023 | $12,750 | 34,000 mi | Automatic |
| Nov 20, 2022 | $26,750 | 58,000 mi | Automatic |
| Aug 20, 2022 | $28,125 | 69,000 mi | Automatic |
| Mar 25, 2022 | $20,350 | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2021 | $31,750 | 38,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 18, 2021 | $19,000 | 55,000 mi | Automatic |
| Apr 16, 2021 | $15,799 | 50,000 mi | Automatic |
| Jan 23, 2020 | $16,000 | 64,000 mi | Automatic |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $11,500 | 89,000 mi | Automatic |
| May 16, 2019 | $12,750 | 88,000 mi | Automatic |
| Oct 22, 2018 | $25,600 | 35,000 mi | Automatic |
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Mercedes-Benz 560SEL by Year
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How much is a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL worth?
A 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL is worth approximately $16,717 as of Oct 13, 2026, based on 17 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex. Based on US sales through Jul 30, 2026. Half of all verified sales fall between $12,750 and $25,600; the full verified range is $11,500 to $43,000. Condition, mileage and options move an individual car within that band.
How much did a 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL cost new?
The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL carried an original MSRP of $60,470. Verified examples now trade around $16,717.
How much has the 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL depreciated?
The 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL is worth about 72% less than it cost new: it carried an original MSRP of $60,470, and verified examples now trade around $16,717. That compares today's value with the sticker price, not adjusted for inflation.
How many 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL sell per year?
1 has sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 17 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL sales in total.
Are 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL. 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 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL?
DriveIndex lists 2 1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL for sale, priced from $12,995 to $15,990 (last checked Oct 12, 2026). DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.
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