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1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CE

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 29, 2021, offered with no reserve.

$19,800Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1978
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz Stroke Eight (W114 and W115)
Gearbox
Automatic
Chassis
12305312009713
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.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 14 comparable sales, 12% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,825 to $17,688
Median$10,640
Sales behind it14Likely

From 14 sales of the Mercedes-Benz Stroke Eight (W114 and W115) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,825 and $17,688.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
Euro 1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, Oct. 5, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 5, 2026$9,200
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2026$6,200
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$18,250
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$12,000
1978 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, June 24, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 24, 2025$16,000
1979 Mercedes-Benz 280CEBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$6,600
1976 Mercedes-Benz 280CBring a Trailer, Nov. 30, 2024Bring a TrailerNov. 30, 2024$8,500
1975 Mercedes-Benz 280CBring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2026$10,000

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 29, 2021Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$19,800
June 24, 2025SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$16,000
July 9, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$12,000