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1991 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Jan. 14, 2025.

$6,050Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $5,050, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
1991
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R129
Version
500 SL / SL500
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBFA66E5MF032036
Condition
Good (3)Likely

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

Against comparable sales

Below the middle half of 426 comparable sales, 124% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$11,313 to $25,250
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 $11,313 and $25,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Oct. 14, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 14, 2026$13,000
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SLCars & Bids, Aug. 24, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 24, 2026$13,699
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Aug. 12, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 12, 2026$8,200
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SLCars & Bids, Aug. 10, 2026Cars & BidsAug. 10, 2026$14,600
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Jan. 26, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 26, 2026$43,000
22-Years-Owned 1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Nov. 24, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 24, 2025$5,600
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SLBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2025Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2025$15,750
1991 Mercedes-Benz 500SL ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$1,750