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Mercedes-Benz 420 auction results: final bids at Copart & IAAI

FinalBid holds 376 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Mercedes-Benz 420. Across 349 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $725. Most of those cars were sold with normal wear. Half of the 103 verified odometer readings sit above 157,688 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 19, 2019, the newest in Oct 20, 2026. The Mercedes-Benz 420 auction archive — what it actually sells for at Copart and IAAI, lot by lot. The final bids below come from completed auctions, so they show what buyers committed rather than what sellers hoped for — and the sale history across model years tells you where the Mercedes-Benz 420 stops losing value.

$925
Median final bid
$425–$2,100
Middle half
$3,660
Top 10% from
$8,000
Highest

Price index

Median final bid by month (line) and number of sales (bars), last 12 months.

$300 $1,200 $2,100 $3,000 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $488

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
1987 24
$913

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 67 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
52%
$775 1988
Georgia
22%
$1,500 1989
Moldova
6%
$2,125 1988
United Arab Emirates
4%
$300 1987
Germany
3%
$538 1988
El Salvador
3%
$2,050 1986
Ukraine
3%
$1,625 1989
Iraq
1%
$475 1989
Jordan
1%
$275 1987
Libya
1%
$425 1987
Poland
1%
$1,100 1987

Country totals only. Individual lots do not show the buyer's country.

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 51 sold median $1,350
IAAI 38 sold median $850

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

Auction archive FAQ

How much does a Mercedes-Benz 420 sell for at Copart and IAAI?

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Mercedes-Benz 420 was $925; half of the 89 sales went for $425 to $2,100.

Where do Mercedes-Benz 420 cars from US auctions go?

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (52%), Georgia (22%), Moldova (6%).

Is a Mercedes-Benz 420 cheaper at Copart or IAAI?

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $1,350, IAAI $850.

What should I pay for a salvage Mercedes-Benz 420?

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Mercedes-Benz 420 with light front-end damage and keys sits near the top of the sold-price range; a water loss without keys sits at the bottom.

Does the model year change what a Mercedes-Benz 420 sells for at auction?

Usually yes, and not evenly. Open the year links to see where the Mercedes-Benz 420 final-bid curve flattens — that flat stretch is where salvage buying tends to pay best.

Are these final bids what a repaired Mercedes-Benz 420 would sell for?

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Mercedes-Benz 420 vehicles — the price at the close of the sale, before transport, fees and repair. Retail value sits well above them.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any Mercedes-Benz 420

Title brands, accident reports and odometer entries: the VIN history behind any auction lot.

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