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1985 Mercedes-Benz 300CD

Sold at Cars & Bids on Sept. 4, 2026.

$25,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 15, 2026.

The car

Year
1985
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series)
Generation
W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985)
Miles shown
92,200
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBAB53A2FA214991
Title
Clean
Modified
Yes, as stated
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 161 comparable sales, 27% over its top.

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
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D TurboBring a Trailer, Sept. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 30, 2026$8,000
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, March 30, 2026Bring a TrailerMarch 30, 2026$18,025
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300CD TurboBring a Trailer, Feb. 27, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 27, 2026$22,500
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2025$9,700
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D TurboBring a Trailer, Oct. 2, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 2, 2025$4,200
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 27, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 27, 2025$5,500
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 17, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 17, 2025$9,950
1985 Mercedes-Benz 300D TurboBring a Trailer, Aug. 10, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 10, 2025$7,100

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Sept. 4, 2026Sold (this sale)Cars & BidsCars & Bids92,200$25,750
Oct. 19, 2026ListedClassicCars.comClassicCars.com91,160
Oct. 24, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer$20,000