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1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Dec. 26, 2024.

$11,250Confirmed

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
Automatic
VIN
WDBAB93A3BN002448
Title
Clean
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

Inside the middle half of 161 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$6,600 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 $6,600 and $20,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$15,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300DBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$5,750
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 240D SedanCars & Bids, Oct. 8, 2025Cars & BidsOct. 8, 2025$5,100

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Jan. 18, 2023SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$10,000
Dec. 26, 2024Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$11,250