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1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 13, 2025.

$8,250Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $7,250, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1992
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R129
Version
500 SL / SL500
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBFA66E3NF045823
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 426 comparable sales, 56% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$11,313 to $25,250
Median$16,500
Sales behind it426Likely

From 426 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 500 SL / SL500 (SL R129) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,313 and $25,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2026$11,999
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Sept. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 17, 2026$13,500
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2026$19,250
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, April 28, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 28, 2026$18,077
Euro 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SL ProjectBring a Trailer, March 25, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 25, 2026$7,800
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SLCars & Bids, Jan. 16, 2026Cars & BidsJan. 16, 2026$13,000
Original-Owner, 6k-Mile 1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Nov. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 18, 2025$38,000
1992 Mercedes-Benz 500SLCars & Bids, Sept. 10, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 10, 2025$7,326