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2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black Series

Sold at RM Sotheby's on Jan. 25, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$291,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $260,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
2009
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R230
Version
SL65 AMG
VIN
WDBSK79FX9F158342
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

Above the middle half of 74 comparable sales, 365% over its top.

Middle half of sales$33,063 to $55,875
Median$40,000
Sales behind it74Likely

From 74 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMG (SL R230) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $33,063 and $55,875.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGBring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$50,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2026$63,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$66,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGBring a Trailer, April 6, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 6, 2026$63,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black SeriesRM Sotheby's, Aug. 16, 2025RM Sotheby'sAug. 16, 2025$375,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 65 AMG Black SeriesRM Sotheby's, June 4, 2025RM Sotheby'sJune 4, 2025$275,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGBring a Trailer, April 26, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 26, 2025$69,000
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL65 AMGBring a Trailer, Dec. 19, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 19, 2024$71,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 19, 2020SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer8,000$174,000
Jan. 25, 2024Sold (this sale)RM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$291,000
Feb. 28, 2025Did not sellRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's
June 4, 2025SoldRM Sotheby'sRM Sotheby's$302,500