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1985 MERCEDES-BENZ 300SD

Sold at Barrett-Jackson on Oct. 10, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$20,350Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Nov. 2, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
Generation
W126 and C126
Version
300 SD
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBCB20C5FA144772
Condition
Excellent (2)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 12 comparable sales, 16% over its top.

Middle half of sales$5,800 to $16,000
Median$8,550
Sales behind it12Likely

From 12 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 300 SD (W126 and C126) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $5,800 and $16,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, May 31, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 31, 2026$4,900
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, Dec. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 10, 2025$9,100
1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, May 14, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 14, 2026$4,800
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, July 20, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 20, 2026$67,000
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, June 11, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 11, 2026$1,559
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, March 8, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 8, 2026$13,500
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, July 14, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 14, 2025$23,500
1984 Mercedes-Benz 300SDBring a Trailer, July 5, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 5, 2025$13,250

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
July 8, 2020SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer34,000$20,000
Oct. 10, 2024Sold (this sale)Barrett-JacksonBarrett-Jackson$20,350