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27-Years-Owned 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 14, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$10,750Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series)
Generation
W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WDBAB23A5BB261015
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 161 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$6,600 to $20,250
Median$11,250
Sales behind it161Likely

From 161 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 $6,600 and $20,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
25-Years-Family-Owned 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$5,600
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 11, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 11, 2026$10,000
30-Years-Owned Euro 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2025$5,000
1981 MERCEDES-BENZ 240DBarrett-Jackson, April 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 25, 2025$7,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$15,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300DBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$5,750
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$33,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D SedanCars & Bids, July 7, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 7, 2026$3,350