Misallocation

Mercedes-Benz 170 and 230 (W136, W143, W153)

20 sales on our records. Figures as of Nov. 10, 2026.

What it sells for

Middle half of sales$48,938 to $62,000
Median$54,000
Sales behind it4Likely

From 4 sales over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $48,938 and $62,000.

How it trades

Auctions ended
5
Sold
2
Sell-through
40%
For sale now
30

Asking prices now

26 cars for sale. Half ask between $67,500 and $89,500.

Asking prices are what sellers want, not what cars sell for.

Generations

Latest sales

Latest sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2016 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 Winnebago Era 170A 4×4Bring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2026$56,000
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD 170 EXT Midwest Automotive Designs Business ClassBring a Trailer, May 4, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 4, 2026$80,000
1951 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet AGooding Christie's, March 7, 2025Gooding Christie'sMarch 7, 2025$52,000
1949 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet A ProjectBring a Trailer, Feb. 12, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 12, 2025$39,750
1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet BBring a Trailer, Oct. 8, 2024Bring a TrailerOct. 8, 2024$47,251
1950 Mercedes-Benz 170S Cabriolet BBring a Trailer, July 26, 2024Bring a TrailerJuly 26, 2024$57,501
2019 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD Midwest Automotive Designs Day Cruiser 170 EXTBring a Trailer, June 2, 2024Bring a TrailerJune 2, 2024$116,000
1938 Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet ABroad Arrow, March 2, 2024Broad ArrowMarch 2, 2024$65,000
1950 MERCEDES-BENZ 170S CABRIOLET BBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 23, 2024Barrett-JacksonJan. 23, 2024$42,000
1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet ABring a Trailer, Nov. 5, 2023Bring a TrailerNov. 5, 2023$200,000
1938 Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet ARM Sotheby's, Oct. 5, 2023RM Sotheby'sOct. 5, 2023$68,750
1952 Mercedes-Benz 170DaBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2023Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2023$45,888
1953 Mercedes-Benz 170Sb ProjectBring a Trailer, June 6, 2023Bring a TrailerJune 6, 2023$6,600
1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet BBring a Trailer, March 21, 2022Bring a TrailerMarch 21, 2022$53,000
1951 Mercedes-Benz 170 RoadsterMecum, Jan. 12, 2022MecumJan. 12, 2022$39,000
1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S Cabriolet ARM Sotheby's, Aug. 14, 2021RM Sotheby'sAug. 14, 2021$230,000
1938 Mercedes-Benz 170 V Cabriolet ARM Sotheby's, March 11, 2017RM Sotheby'sMarch 11, 2017$100,000
1951 Mercedes-Benz 170 Da Open Tourer PoliceRM Sotheby's, Oct. 9, 2015RM Sotheby'sOct. 9, 2015$27,500
1950 Mercedes-Benz 170 S SaloonRM Sotheby's, April 27, 2012RM Sotheby'sApril 27, 2012$30,000
1951 Mercedes-Benz 170 S SaloonRM Sotheby's, Feb. 9, 2003RM Sotheby'sFeb. 9, 2003$25,909

This spans every generation and year, so there is no estimate. Pick a generation for one.