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

FinalBid holds 6,400 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Mercedes-Benz SL. Across 5,885 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $3,300. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 1,679 verified odometer readings sit above 89,962 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 31, 2019, the newest in Oct 23, 2026. The Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL stops losing value.

$3,250
Median final bid
$1,675–$6,619
Middle half
$13,400
Top 10% from
$79,500
Highest

Price index

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

$2,300 $2,900 $3,500 $4,100 Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct $3,450

Final bid by model year

Model year Sold Median final bid
2022 25
$48,450
2017 37
$15,100
2015 34
$8,850
2014 31
$9,900
2013 56
$8,250
2011 31
$4,375
2009 88
$5,025
2008 35
$2,750
2007 89
$3,050
2006 64
$2,400
2005 120
$1,950
2004 118
$2,350

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 1,206 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
76%
$3,100 2004
Georgia
8%
$3,300 1997
Poland
3%
$3,650 2000
United Arab Emirates
2%
$3,900 1998
El Salvador
1%
$3,525 2001
Ukraine
1%
$5,250 2001
Canada
1%
$4,950 2009
Panama
0.7%
$4,350 2005
Mexico
0.7%
$2,100 2003
Albania
0.6%
$5,900 2003
Lithuania
0.6%
$4,400 2001
Armenia
0.3%
$7,300 2004
Other countries 4%

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 1,032 sold median $3,300
IAAI 608 sold median $3,125

Last 12 months · updated October 14, 2026

SL by year

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Mercedes-Benz models

170 180 190 200 220 230 240 240 Series 250 260 280 300 350 380 400 420 450 500 560 600 A AMG GT B C CL CLA CLC CLE CLK CLS E EQB EQE EQS G GL GLA GLB GLC GLE GLK GLS M Maybach S Metris R S SL SLC SLK SLR SLS AMG Sprinter

Auction archive FAQ

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

Over the last 12 months the median final bid for a Mercedes-Benz SL was $3,250; half of the 1,640 sales went for $1,675 to $6,619.

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

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (76%), Georgia (8%), Poland (3%).

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

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $3,300, IAAI $3,125.

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

Work from the median final bid on this page, then adjust for the repair in front of you. A Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL sells for at auction?

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

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

No. These are auction results for damaged or salvage Mercedes-Benz SL 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 SL

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

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