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1997 Mercedes-Benz C auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 60 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1997 Mercedes-Benz C. Across 57 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $275. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 29 verified odometer readings sit above 180,286 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 15, 2020, the newest in Sep 18, 2026. Auction results for the 1997 Mercedes-Benz C at Copart and IAAI. Each sold lot below shows the final bid together with the damage, odometer and title that explain it, so you can see where a particular 1997 Mercedes-Benz C belongs in the sold-price range rather than guessing at an average.

Final bid VIN Copart IAAI

Auction results at a glance

Auctions on record
60
Final bids recorded
57
Median final bid from 57 auctions
$275
Average final bid from 57 auctions
$347
Where most final bids land
$175 – $350
Lowest / highest final bid
$25 / $2,625
Median odometer from 29 auctions
180,286 mi
Sold with keys
92%
Copart / IAAI
52% / 48%
Auction dates
May 15, 2020 – Sep 18, 2026

Damage recorded at sale

  • Front end 33%
  • Rear end 18%
  • Normal wear 17%

Auction archive FAQ

How much auction history is there for 1997 Mercedes-Benz C?

60 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between May 15, 2020 and Sep 18, 2026.

What is the average final bid for 1997 Mercedes-Benz C at auction?

Across 57 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $275, with the average pulled to $347 by the outliers at either end.

What damage do most 1997 Mercedes-Benz C auction lots carry?

front end leads, on 33% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.

How many miles do 1997 Mercedes-Benz C cars have when sold at auction?

Half of the 29 verified odometer readings sit above 180,286 mi and half below it.

How much does a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1997 Mercedes-Benz C lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 1997 Mercedes-Benz C final bid to the bottom of the range?

Water and fire losses, missing keys, deployed airbags and a branded title. Any two of those together usually explain a sold price that looks improbably low.

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