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1979 Mercedes-Benz 240D

Sold at Cars & Bids on Aug. 17, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$1,700Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1979
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series)
Generation
W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985)
Gearbox
Manual
Chassis
12312310133805
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

Below the middle half of 161 comparable sales, 306% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,900 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 $6,900 and $20,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TDBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$3,750
1978 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$9,800
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300TDBring a Trailer, Aug. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 1, 2026$6,100
1980 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 19, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 19, 2026$3,200
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300DBring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2025$9,000
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300DBring a Trailer, June 27, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 27, 2025$4,100
1980 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 23, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 23, 2025$11,250
1979 Mercedes-Benz 300CDBring a Trailer, May 14, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2025$5,300