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2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Convertible

Sold at Mecum Auctions on Dec. 7, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$44,000Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Hammer price $40,000, before the buyer's premium. Read from the house's results Oct. 14, 2026.

The car

Year
2016
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz SL
Generation
SL R231
Version
SL550
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDDJK7DA5GF041635
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 83 comparable sales, 8% over its top.

Middle half of sales$25,500 to $37,000
Median$30,000
Sales behind it83Likely

From 83 sales of the Mercedes-Benz SL550 (SL R231) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $25,500 and $37,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Mille Miglia 417 EditionBring a Trailer, June 10, 2026Bring a TrailerJune 10, 2026$45,000
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Mille Miglia 417 EditionBring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2025$44,500
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Mille Miglia 417 EditionCars & Bids, Sept. 2, 2025Cars & BidsSept. 2, 2025$37,500
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550Bring a Trailer, March 4, 2025Bring a TrailerMarch 4, 2025$31,900
2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 19, 2025MecumJan. 19, 2025$40,000
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550 ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$37,000
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550Bring a Trailer, Oct. 20, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 20, 2026$36,500
2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550Cars & Bids, June 2, 2026Cars & BidsJune 2, 2026$35,000