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1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 6, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$4,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $3,950, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1998
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SLK and SLC
Generation
SLK (1998 to 2004)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBKK47F8WF069818
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 93 comparable sales, 67% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,600 to $11,350
Median$9,100
Sales behind it93Likely

From 93 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SLK and SLC SLK (1998 to 2004) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,600 and $11,350.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 KompressorCars & Bids, Oct. 8, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 8, 2026$6,000
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 KompressorBring a Trailer, March 11, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 11, 2026$4,800
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 7, 2026MecumJan. 7, 2026$5,600
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 7, 2026MecumJan. 7, 2026$5,600
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 KompressorBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$5,950
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 KompressorBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2025$5,300
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 KompressorBring a Trailer, Aug. 13, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 13, 2025$8,450
1998 Mercedes-Benz SLK230 KompressorBring a Trailer, Feb. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 17, 2025$5,600