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1996 Mercedes-Benz C280

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 10, 2026, offered with no reserve.

$5,903Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1996
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
Generation
C-Class (1994 to on)
Miles shown
40,000
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBHA28E8TF379891
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 176 comparable sales, 3% under its bottom.

Middle half of sales$6,100 to $12,000
Median$8,300
Sales behind it176Likely

From 176 sales of the Mercedes-Benz C-Class (1994 to on) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $6,100 and $12,000.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1996 Mercedes-Benz C280Bring a Trailer, Oct. 28, 2025Bring a TrailerOct. 28, 2025$6,523
1996 Mercedes-Benz C280Bring a Trailer, Oct. 31, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 31, 2026$5,600
1995 Mercedes-Benz C280Bring a Trailer, Aug. 26, 2025Bring a TrailerAug. 26, 2025$6,900
1995 Mercedes-Benz C280Bring a Trailer, May 28, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 28, 2026$8,200
1995 Mercedes-Benz C280Bring a Trailer, Feb. 6, 2025Bring a TrailerFeb. 6, 2025$7,458
Euro 1997 Mercedes-Benz C250 Wagon Turbodiesel 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, April 23, 2026Bring a TrailerApril 23, 2026$15,500
1997 Mercedes-Benz C230 SedanCars & Bids, June 25, 2026Cars & BidsJune 25, 2026$4,600
1997 Mercedes-Benz C230Bring a Trailer, July 18, 2025Bring a TrailerJuly 18, 2025$6,100