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1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500

Sold at Cars & Bids on Jan. 6, 2026.

$10,300Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1997
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R129
Version
500 SL / SL500
Miles shown
79,900
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBFA67F7VF148380
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

Below the middle half of 424 comparable sales, 11% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$11,438 to $25,250
Median$16,575
Sales behind it424Likely

From 424 sales of the Mercedes-Benz 500 SL / SL500 (SL R129) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $11,438 and $25,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary EditionBring a Trailer, June 16, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 16, 2026$13,000
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 ConvertibleMecum, May 12, 2026MecumMay 12, 2026$2,300
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary EditionBring a Trailer, Dec. 23, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 23, 2025$12,800
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, May 28, 2025Bring a TrailerMay 28, 2025$15,750
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500 40th Anniversary EditionBring a Trailer, April 25, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 25, 2025$16,751
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Dec. 20, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 20, 2024$12,000
26-Years-Owned 1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Dec. 18, 2025Bring a TrailerDec. 18, 2025$8,100
1997 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Jan. 7, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 7, 2025$13,500

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Oct. 19, 2023SoldCars & BidsCars & Bids77,700$12,100
Jan. 6, 2026Sold (this sale)Cars & BidsCars & Bids79,900$10,300