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2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on July 22, 2026.

$19,800Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $18,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2005
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R230
Version
SL500
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBSK75F55F094565
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

Above the middle half of 364 comparable sales, 13% over its top.

Middle half of sales$10,000 to $16,000
Median$13,000
Sales behind it364Likely

From 364 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL500 (SL R230) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $10,000 and $16,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 30, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 30, 2026$18,000
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$12,000
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Oct. 7, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 7, 2026$26,250
2005 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 ROADSTERBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 12, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 12, 2026$10,000
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, Aug. 23, 2026Bring a TrailerAug. 23, 2026$14,250
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500 ConvertibleMecum, July 23, 2026MecumJuly 23, 2026$10,500
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, June 29, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 29, 2026$18,600
2005 Mercedes-Benz SL500Bring a Trailer, June 17, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 17, 2026$33,000