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25-Years-Family-Owned 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Sept. 28, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,600Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series)
Generation
W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WDBAB23A9BB270414
Condition
Fair (4)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, 23% 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 300D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 11, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 11, 2026$10,000
27-Years-Owned 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 14, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 14, 2025$10,750
30-Years-Owned Euro 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 16, 2025Bring a TrailerSept. 16, 2025$5,000
1981 MERCEDES-BENZ 240DBarrett-Jackson, April 25, 2025Barrett-JacksonApril 25, 2025$7,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300DBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$5,750
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$15,000
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