Mercedes-Benz SL500 Market Value & Price History
The Mercedes-Benz SL500 has a market value of $12,644 to $44,001 depending on year and condition, based on 2,785 verified auction sales (data through Nov 14, 2026) across 13 model years (1994–2006). Individual examples have sold from $10,000 to $117,000, with 269 sold in the past 12 months. 127 are listed for sale.
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Mercedes-Benz SL500 Value by Year
What members see for the Mercedes-Benz SL500
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Recent Mercedes-Benz SL500 Auction Results
| Sold | Year | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2026 | 2005 | $30,250 | 8,000 mi |
| Nov 10, 2026 | 2001 | $41,500 | 18,000 mi |
| Nov 9, 2026 | 2006 | $23,250 | 10,000 mi |
| Nov 8, 2026 | 2001 | $24,000 | 72,000 mi |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2002 | $77,000 | 2,900 mi |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2006 | $10,500 | 80,000 mi |
| Nov 7, 2026 | 2000 | $17,750 | 61,000 mi |
| Nov 5, 2026 | 2002 | $32,500 | 55,000 mi |
| Nov 3, 2026 | 2000 | $90,509 | 9,000 mi |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 2005 | $18,000 | 18,000 mi |
| Oct 27, 2026 | 1998 | $24,500 | 46,000 mi |
| Oct 26, 2026 | 2003 | $20,000 | 16,100 mi |
Mercedes-Benz SL500: Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a Mercedes-Benz SL500 worth?
Mercedes-Benz SL500 market values range from $12,644 to $44,001 depending on the model year, mileage, and condition. Recent auction sales span $10,000 to $117,000. See the year-by-year breakdown below.
Which Mercedes-Benz SL500 year is best?
There is no single best Mercedes-Benz SL500 year: it depends on your budget and what you want from the car. The Mercedes-Benz SL500 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 SL500 sell per year?
269 Mercedes-Benz SL500 have sold at auction in the past 12 months across all years; DriveIndex has tracked 2785 sales in total.
Where can I buy a Mercedes-Benz SL500?
DriveIndex lists 127 Mercedes-Benz SL500 for sale (last checked Nov 14, 2026), aggregated from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.