Misallocation

1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo

Bid to at Bring a Trailer on May 7, 2021. The car did not sell.

$11,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1981
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz W123 (200 to 300 series)
Generation
W123 (200 to 300 series) (1977 to 1985)
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBAB93A1BN002688

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Middle half of sales$6,675 to $20,250
Median$11,250
Sales behind it162Likely

From 162 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 $6,675 and $20,250.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300DBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$5,750
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Oct. 10, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 10, 2026$15,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD TurboBring a Trailer, Sept. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 23, 2026$33,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D SedanCars & Bids, July 7, 2026Cars & BidsJuly 7, 2026$3,350
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TDCars & Bids, April 15, 2026Cars & BidsApril 15, 2026$2,000
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300DBring a Trailer, Feb. 9, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 9, 2026$7,500
1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD WagonMecum, Jan. 8, 2026MecumJan. 8, 2026$19,500
1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D SedanCars & Bids, Oct. 8, 2025Cars & BidsOct. 8, 2025$5,100

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
May 7, 2021Did not sell (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$11,000 high bid
Jan. 8, 2026SoldMecumMecum$21,450