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

FinalBid holds 50 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 10 verified odometer readings sit above 271,041 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
50
Final bids recorded
46
Median final bid from 46 auctions
$1,425
Average final bid from 46 auctions
$3,349
Where most final bids land
$275 – $2,638
Lowest / highest final bid
$50 / $23,000
Median odometer from 10 auctions
271,041 mi
Sold with keys
92%
Copart / IAAI
76% / 24%
Auction dates
Jun 12, 2019 – Aug 19, 2026

Damage recorded at sale

  • Normal wear 28%
  • Minor dents & scratches 18%
  • Front end 18%

Auction archive FAQ

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

50 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 $3,349 by the outliers at either end.

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

normal wear leads, on 28% 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 10 verified odometer readings sit above 271,041 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 →