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2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 23, 2026.

$24,200Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $22,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2004
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R230
Version
SL500
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBSK75F24F064969
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

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

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 364 comparable sales, 38% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $16,000
Median$13,000
Sales behind it364Likely

From 364 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL500 (SL R230) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $16,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500 ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$4,500
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 19, 2026$13,250
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2026$19,250
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 12, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 12, 2026$10,000
2004 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 11, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 11, 2026$18,400
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500Cars & Bids, Aug. 24, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 24, 2026$11,100
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Aug. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 20, 2026$14,000
2004 Mercedes-Benz SL500Cars & Bids, June 30, 2026Cars & BidsJune 30, 2026$8,100

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Feb. 13, 2026Did not sellBring a TrailerBring a Trailer15,000$16,000 high bid
July 23, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$24,200