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1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Oct. 16, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$42,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
1996
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R129
Version
500 SL / SL500
Miles shown
29,000
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBFA67F8TF140348
Title
Clean
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 426 comparable sales, 70% over its top.

Middle half of sales$11,213 to $25,188
Median$16,500
Sales behind it426Likely

From 426 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 $11,213 and $25,188.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$10,000
1996 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, June 25, 2026Barrett-JacksonJune 25, 2026$7,000
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, May 12, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 12, 2026$14,250
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 7, 2026MecumJan. 7, 2026$4,500
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Aug. 4, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 4, 2025$16,000
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, July 9, 2026Bring a TrailerJuly 9, 2026$28,500
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Sept. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 10, 2026$16,000
1996 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, June 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 26, 2026$18,000