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1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on Jan. 13, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$4,500Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1983
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series)
Generation
W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985)
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
WDBAB23A2DB400696
Title
Clean
Condition
Fair (4)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 161 comparable sales, 53% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,900 to $20,250
Median$11,250
Sales behind it161Likely

From 161 sales of the Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,900 and $20,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Oct. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 22, 2026$4,000
1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Sept. 3, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 3, 2026$45,500
1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 27, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 27, 2026$10,500
Original-Owner 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Feb. 2, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 2, 2026$8,300
1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, June 21, 2025Bring a TrailerJune 21, 2025$3,000
1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Jan. 31, 2025Bring a TrailerJan. 31, 2025$8,000
Single-Family-Owned 1983 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-SpeedBring a Trailer, Dec. 6, 2024Bring a TrailerDec. 6, 2024$7,440
1983 Mercedes-Benz 300CD TurboBring a Trailer, Nov. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerNov. 9, 2026$7,000