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2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 7, 2026.

$15,950Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $14,500, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2008
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R230
Version
SL550
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBSK71F78F141346
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 260 comparable sales, 4% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$15,059 to $23,063
Median$18,500
Sales behind it260Likely

From 260 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL550 (SL R230) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $15,059 and $23,063.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
48k-Mile 2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550Bring a Trailer, Oct. 29, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 29, 2026$18,750
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$35,000
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550Bring a Trailer, Oct. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 18, 2026$10,750
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550Cars & Bids, Aug. 26, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 26, 2026$12,050
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550Bring a Trailer, Aug. 18, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 18, 2026$19,075
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550Bring a Trailer, Aug. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 9, 2026$18,000
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 ConvertibleMecum, July 25, 2026MecumJuly 25, 2026$22,000
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 ConvertibleMecum, July 24, 2026MecumJuly 24, 2026$18,000

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
Oct. 2, 2025Did not sellMecumMecum$15,000 high bid
Jan. 7, 2026Sold (this sale)MecumMecum$15,950
July 24, 2026SoldMecumMecum$19,800