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1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D Sedan

Sold at Cars & Bids on Oct. 8, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$5,100Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series)
Generation
W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985)
Miles shown
255,400
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBAB23A1BB218274
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
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 161 comparable sales, 35% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,900 to $20,250
Median$11,250
Sales behind it161Likely

From 161 sales of the Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,900 and $20,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$33,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D SedanCars & Bids, July 7, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 7, 2026$3,350
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TDCars & Bids, April 15, 2026Cars & BidsApril 15, 2026$2,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300DBring a Trailer, Feb. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 9, 2026$7,500
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD WagonMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$19,500
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Dec. 26, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 26, 2024$11,250
1982 Mercedes-Benz 300CD TurboBring a Trailer, Oct. 1, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 1, 2026$15,000
25-Years-Family-Owned 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 28, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 28, 2026$5,600