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1979 Mercedes-Benz E auction results: final bids and sale history

FinalBid holds 52 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for 1979 Mercedes-Benz E. Across 46 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $1,425. Most of those cars were sold with normal wear. Half of the 8 verified odometer readings sit above 252,834 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Jun 12, 2019, the newest in Aug 19, 2026. Auction results for the 1979 Mercedes-Benz E 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 1979 Mercedes-Benz E 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
52
Final bids recorded
46
Median final bid from 46 auctions
$1,425
Average final bid from 46 auctions
$3,409
Where most final bids land
$275 – $2,638
Lowest / highest final bid
$50 / $23,000
Median odometer from 8 auctions
252,834 mi
Sold with keys
90%
Copart / IAAI
77% / 23%
Auction dates
Jun 12, 2019 – Aug 19, 2026

Damage recorded at sale

  • Normal wear 29%
  • Minor dents & scratches 17%
  • Front end 17%

Auction archive FAQ

How much auction history is there for 1979 Mercedes-Benz E?

52 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between Jun 12, 2019 and Aug 19, 2026.

What is the average final bid for 1979 Mercedes-Benz E at auction?

Across 46 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $1,425, with the average pulled to $3,409 by the outliers at either end.

What damage do most 1979 Mercedes-Benz E auction lots carry?

normal wear leads, on 29% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.

How many miles do 1979 Mercedes-Benz E cars have when sold at auction?

Half of the 8 verified odometer readings sit above 252,834 mi and half below it.

How much does a 1979 Mercedes-Benz E sell for at auction?

The auction results listed here are the answer — every 1979 Mercedes-Benz E lot carries its own final bid. Read the range and place your car inside it instead of trusting one figure.

What pushes a 1979 Mercedes-Benz E 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.

VIN history beyond the auction

Look past the final bid on any 1979 Mercedes-Benz E

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

Example VIN history →