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1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Jan. 23, 2026.

$30,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1972
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz Stroke Eight (W114 and W115)
Generation
Stroke Eight (W114 and W115) (1968 to 1976)
Miles shown
40,000
Chassis
11402312009242
Condition
Good (3)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 27 comparable sales, 36% over its top.

Middle half of sales$8,025 to $22,025
Median$10,000
Sales behind it27Likely

From 27 sales of the Mercedes-Benz Stroke Eight (W114 and W115) (1968 to 1976) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,025 and $22,025.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
31-Years-Owned 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220DBring a Trailer, Oct. 6, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 6, 2026$5,454
1972 Mercedes-Benz 250CBring a Trailer, July 31, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 31, 2026$6,050
1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, July 17, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 17, 2026$7,950
1972 Mercedes-Benz 250CBring a Trailer, July 2, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 2, 2026$13,000
Blue-Plate 1972 Mercedes-Benz 220D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 8, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 8, 2026$26,000
1972 Mercedes-Benz 220DBring a Trailer, May 19, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 19, 2026$28,000
1972 Mercedes-Benz 250CBring a Trailer, April 15, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 15, 2026$18,050
1972 Mercedes-Benz 250C CoupeMecum, Dec. 7, 2024MecumDec. 7, 2024$6,150

This car's historyLikely

Matched across sales by chassis number.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
April 11, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer40,000$41,000
Jan. 23, 2026Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer40,000$30,000