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Mercedes-Benz 560SL: market value and price history

Mercedes-Benz 560SL Market Value & Price History

The Mercedes-Benz 560SL has a market value of $17,299 to $24,183 depending on year and condition, based on 1,558 verified auction sales (data through Nov 14, 2026) across 4 model years (1986–1989). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $260,400, with 225 sold in the past 12 months. 101 are listed for sale.

Value Range
$17,299 to $24,183
Median Sale
$25,250
Auction Sales
1558
Model Years
4
For Sale
101
Last checked Nov 14, 2026
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Mercedes-Benz 560SL Value by Year

1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
426 auction sales · 24 for sale
$19,100
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
442 auction sales · 28 for sale
$17,299
1987 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
407 auction sales · 27 for sale
$21,000
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SL
283 auction sales · 22 for sale
$24,183

What members see for the Mercedes-Benz 560SL

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Recent Mercedes-Benz 560SL Auction Results

SoldYearPriceMileage
Nov 11, 20261987$13,500131,000 mi
Nov 10, 20261987$26,25042,000 mi
Nov 10, 20261986$23,25051,000 mi
Nov 5, 20261986$24,88858,000 mi
Nov 4, 20261989$20,35073,000 mi
Nov 1, 20261988$14,500105,000 mi
Oct 31, 20261988$15,75053,438 mi
Oct 28, 20261988$60,00019,000 mi
Oct 27, 20261986$37,00042,000 mi
Oct 26, 20261989$12,305192,400 mi
Oct 22, 20261989$11,00092,793 mi
Oct 21, 20261988$29,50094,000 mi

Mercedes-Benz 560SL: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a Mercedes-Benz 560SL worth?

Mercedes-Benz 560SL market values range from $17,299 to $24,183 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $260,400. See the year-by-year breakdown below.

Which Mercedes-Benz 560SL year is best?

There is no single best Mercedes-Benz 560SL year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz 560SL 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 560SL sell per year?

225 Mercedes-Benz 560SL have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 1558 sales in total.

Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz 560SL?

DriveIndex lists 101 Mercedes-Benz 560SL for sale (last checked Nov 14, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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