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1986 Mercedes-Benz (W126) 300 SE

Sold at Collecting Cars on July 24, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$17,510Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 26, 2026.

The car

Year
1986
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
Generation
W126 and C126
Miles shown
8,681
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDB1260241A239195
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

Inside the middle half of 283 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$9,000 to $28,125
Median$15,250
Sales behind it283Likely

From 283 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes W126 and C126 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,000 and $28,125.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SELBring a Trailer, Oct. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 9, 2026$9,000
1986 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SDBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$4,500
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, July 25, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 25, 2026$43,272
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, June 3, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 3, 2026$45,000
1986 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, Feb. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 21, 2026$58,000
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SELBring a Trailer, Nov. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 14, 2025$14,750
Euro 1986 Mercedes-Benz 500SELBring a Trailer, Jan. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 23, 2025$20,500
1986 Mercedes-Benz 420SELBring a Trailer, July 21, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 21, 2025$18,500