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1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SE Sedan

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 15, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$71,500Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $65,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

Photo: Mecum Auctions

The car

Year
1991
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
Generation
W126 and C126
Gearbox
Automatic
Condition
Excellent (2)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

Against comparable sales

Above the middle half of 283 comparable sales, 135% over its top.

Middle half of sales$9,000 to $27,625
Median$15,250
Sales behind it283Likely

From 283 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes W126 and C126 in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $9,000 and $27,625.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
35k-Mile 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2026$26,250
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, Nov. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 7, 2026$57,000
49k-Mile 1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$36,500
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, Oct. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 26, 2026$22,250
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SECBring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2026$62,500
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, Sept. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 7, 2026$23,000
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300SEBring a Trailer, Aug. 25, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 25, 2026$20,000
1991 Mercedes-Benz 560SELBring a Trailer, Aug. 15, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 15, 2026$42,500