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1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Nov. 17, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$32,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1989
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
Generation
W126 and C126
Version
560 SEL
Miles shown
49,000
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBCA39E6KA468949
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.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 74 comparable sales, 28% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,650 to $24,938
Median$13,750
Sales behind it74Likely

From 74 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 560 SEL (W126 and C126) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,650 and $24,938.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, July 29, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 29, 2026$8,200
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, April 17, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 17, 2026$14,500
1989 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SELBarrett-Jackson, April 16, 2026Barrett-JacksonApril 16, 2026$21,000
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Dec. 22, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 22, 2025$10,100
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, July 5, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 5, 2025$4,200
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SEL AMG LimousineBring a Trailer, May 6, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2025$45,007
1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, April 5, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 5, 2025$9,200
Japanese-Market 1989 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2025$38,500