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1983 Mercedes-Benz 300CD

Sold at Cars & Bids on Dec. 18, 2023, offered with no reserve.

$15,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 16, 2026.

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series)
Generation
W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985)
Miles shown
164,100
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBAB53A1DB003286
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)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

Inside the middle half of 162 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$6,675 to $20,250
Median$11,250
Sales behind it162Likely

From 162 sales of the Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,675 and $20,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D TurboBring a Trailer, Sept. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 22, 2026$9,300
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 8, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 8, 2026$19,500
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D TurboBring a Trailer, Feb. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 28, 2026$6,500
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300CD TurboBring a Trailer, Feb. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 18, 2026$21,250
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300D TurboBring a Trailer, Jan. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 17, 2026$8,900
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Dec. 19, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 19, 2025$20,500
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300CD TurboBring a Trailer, Dec. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 17, 2025$11,000
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Feb. 25, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 25, 2025$41,500

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Dec. 18, 2023Sold (this sale)Cars & BidsCars & Bids164,100$15,750
Dec. 17, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$11,000