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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500: market value and price history

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Market Value & Price History

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has a current market value of $15,846, based on 51 verified auction sales tracked by DriveIndex, with sold prices ranging from $10,250 to $33,000. 25 have sold in the past 12 months, and 13 are currently for sale from $11,985 to $23,990. Sold prices are down 9.1% over the past 12 months versus the prior year.

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Market Value
$15,846
Median Sale
$16,500
Price Range
$10,250$33,000
Auction Sales
51
Avg Mileage
45,549
For Sale Now
13

Data: DriveIndex. 51 verified auction sales for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500, latest sale Jul 23, 2026. Methodology

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Specifications

It carried an original MSRP of $90,800.

Original MSRP
$90,800
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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 For Sale Now (13)

2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500
126,613 mi · Cars.com ↗
$11,985
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 2dr Convertible
77,207 mi · Cars.com ↗
$11,989
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 2dr Convertible
79,933 mi · Cars.com ↗
$11,999
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500
89,024 mi · Cars.com ↗
$13,403
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500 Roadster
68,198 mi · Cars.com ↗
$13,995
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Convertible
77,942 mi · Cars.com ↗
$14,123
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL 500 Roadster 2D
74,359 mi · Cars.com ↗
$15,437
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL-Class SL500
67,160 mi · Cars.com ↗
$16,355
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Recent 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Auction Results

SoldPriceMileage
Jul 23, 2026$11,55055,589 mi
Jul 22, 2026$19,80046,320 mi
Jun 29, 2026$18,60020,000 mi
Jun 17, 2026$33,0008,000 mi
Jun 6, 2026$21,75016,000 mi
Apr 17, 2026$11,000
Apr 16, 2026$13,00053,000 mi
Apr 16, 2026$27,500
Apr 2, 2026$16,80044,000 mi
Mar 20, 2026$16,50062,298 mi
Jan 19, 2026$13,750
Jan 15, 2026$14,00049,000 mi
Jan 11, 2026$27,50032,054 mi
Dec 19, 2025$11,50057,000 mi
Dec 3, 2025$13,50042,000 mi

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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500: Frequently Asked Questions

How much is a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 worth?

The 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 has a market value of approximately $15,846, based on 51 verified auction sales. Recent examples have sold between $10,250 and $33,000.

How many 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 sell per year?

25 have sold at auction in the past 12 months. DriveIndex has tracked 51 sales in total.

Is the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 appreciating or depreciating?

Sold prices for the 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 are down 9.1% 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 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 on DriveIndex.

Where can I buy a 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500?

There are currently 13 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 for sale, priced from $11,985 to $23,990. DriveIndex aggregates for-sale listings and auction results from the world's leading collector-car auction houses and marketplaces.

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