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1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SEC

Sold at Bring a Trailer on April 10, 2025, offered with no reserve.

$58,000Confirmed

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

The car

Year
1988
Make and model
Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes
Generation
W126 and C126
Version
560 SEC
Miles shown
59,000
Gearbox
Automatic
VIN
WDBCA45D5JA410753
Title
Clean
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 61 comparable sales, 27% over its top.

Middle half of sales$18,750 to $45,750
Median$32,500
Sales behind it61Likely

From 61 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class W111 to W126 and coupes 560 SEC (W126 and C126) in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $18,750 and $45,750.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECMecum, June 5, 2026MecumJune 5, 2026$10,000
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, May 18, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 18, 2026$23,500
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, May 6, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 6, 2026$15,777
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, Feb. 4, 2026Bring a TrailerFeb. 4, 2026$11,500
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, Jan. 22, 2026Bring a TrailerJan. 22, 2026$28,250
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, April 12, 2025Bring a TrailerApril 12, 2025$8,600
1988 MERCEDES-BENZ 560SEC FORMERLY OWNED BY JOHNNY CARSONBarrett-Jackson, Jan. 22, 2025Barrett-JacksonJan. 22, 2025$29,000
1988 Mercedes-Benz 560SECBring a Trailer, Sept. 11, 2026Bring a TrailerSept. 11, 2026$37,000