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2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 24, 2026.

$22,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $20,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2003
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R230
Version
SL500
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBSK75FX3F017381
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 364 comparable sales, 25% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $16,000
Median$13,000
Sales behind it364Likely

From 364 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL500 (SL R230) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $16,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$12,000
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500 ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$11,000
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 21, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 21, 2026$10,000
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 17, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 17, 2026$15,500
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 3, 2026$23,255
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500Cars & Bids, Oct. 2, 2026Cars & BidsOct. 2, 2026$10,500
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$8,250
2003 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$11,750

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 21, 2020SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$14,500
July 24, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$22,000