1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Market Value & Price History
The 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has a current market value of $17,562, based on 11 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,650 to $18,000. 7 have sold in the past 12 months. Sold prices are up 23.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.
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| Sold | Price | Mileage |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | $18,000 | 44,000 mi |
| May 27, 2026 | $16,500 | 44,000 mi |
| May 23, 2026 | $18,000 | 50,000 mi |
| May 12, 2026 | $14,250 | 81,000 mi |
| Aug 24, 2025 | $15,250 | 67,000 mi |
| Aug 4, 2025 | $16,000 | 37,000 mi |
| Jul 26, 2025 | $14,000 | 88,000 mi |
| Jun 5, 2025 | $15,250 | 59,000 mi |
| May 14, 2025 | $11,500 | 58,000 mi |
| Apr 8, 2025 | $14,500 | 72,000 mi |
| Jan 29, 2025 | $10,650 | 63,000 mi |
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1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 — Frequently Asked Questions
How much is a 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 worth?
The 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has a market value of approximately $17,562, based on 11 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,650 and $18,000.
How many 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 sell per year?
7 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 11 sales in total.
Is the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 appreciating or depreciating?
Sold prices for the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 are up 23.1% over the past 12 months compared with the prior year, based on verified auction sales. For the full Value Signal classification (appreciating, stable, bottomed, or depreciating) and its 1–5 year projection, open the 1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 on DriveIndex.
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