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1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SD

Sold at Bring a Trailer on July 14, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$23,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
Generation
W126 and C126
Version
300 SD
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBCB20A9DB042672
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 11 comparable sales, 76% over its top.

Middle half of sales$5,500 to $13,375
Median$8,000
Sales behind it11Likely

From 11 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 300 SD (W126 and C126) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,500 and $13,375.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$67,000
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, June 11, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 11, 2026$1,559
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, March 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 8, 2026$13,500
1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SDCars & Bids, Aug. 10, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 10, 2026$8,000
1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$4,800
1982 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, May 27, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 27, 2025$32,500
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, May 31, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 31, 2026$4,900
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, Jan. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 26, 2026$6,200