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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500E

Sold at Gooding Christie's on March 6, 2026.

$357,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $320,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 10, 2026.

The car

Year
1992
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz 500E and E500 (W124)
Generation
500E W124
VIN
WDBEA36E5NB713509
Condition
Excellent (2)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 55 comparable sales, 341% over its top.

Middle half of sales$35,000 to $72,500
Median$48,000
Sales behind it55Likely

From 55 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 500E and E500 (W124) 500E W124 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $35,000 and $72,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500EBring a Trailer, Oct. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 15, 2026$36,276
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500EBring a Trailer, Sept. 19, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 19, 2026$48,000
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500EBring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$33,250
Euro 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500EBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2026$52,666
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500EGooding Christie's, Aug. 15, 2026Gooding Christie'sAug. 15, 2026$145,000
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500EBring a Trailer, April 7, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 7, 2026$64,000
One-Family-Owned 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500EBring a Trailer, Nov. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 12, 2025$27,500
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500EBring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2025$46,715