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

FinalBid holds 4,385 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Mercedes-Benz SL. Across 3,997 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $3,400. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 1,635 verified odometer readings sit above 89,911 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in May 31, 2019, the newest in Oct 12, 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.

Final bid VIN Copart IAAI

Auction results at a glance

Auctions on record
4,385
Final bids recorded
3,997
Median final bid from 3,997 auctions
$3,400
Average final bid from 3,997 auctions
$6,714
Where most final bids land
$1,700 – $7,250
Median odometer from 1,635 auctions
89,911 mi
Sold with keys
93%
Copart / IAAI
76% / 24%
Auction dates
May 31, 2019 – Oct 12, 2026

Damage recorded at sale

  • Front end 31%
  • Water/flood 14%
  • Normal wear 11%

Final bids by model year

Year Auctions Final bids Median final bid Average final bid
2026 1 1 — —
2025 4 4 $55,125 $55,125
2024 12 11 $53,500 $47,250
2023 53 47 $45,250 $44,805
2022 65 57 $49,750 $51,006
2020 49 46 $20,000 $20,823
2019 50 46 $19,250 $19,364
2018 47 44 $17,125 $17,689
2017 116 104 $14,588 $15,024
2016 65 63 $9,800 $12,131
2015 108 102 $10,150 $11,242
2014 98 93 $9,900 $10,919
2013 231 218 $9,125 $10,387
2012 22 21 $6,500 $6,895
2011 85 78 $5,100 $5,970
2009 233 213 $5,400 $7,193
2008 96 91 $3,100 $4,036
2007 232 220 $3,100 $3,751
2006 172 158 $2,425 $3,296
2005 351 326 $2,200 $3,082
2004 341 306 $2,425 $3,102
2003 607 548 $2,000 $2,648
2002 33 30 $7,950 $7,663
2001 64 57 $4,050 $4,950
2000 100 94 $3,000 $3,941
1999 188 166 $2,950 $3,598
1998 144 135 $1,900 $2,787
1997 120 111 $1,900 $2,766
1996 113 101 $1,450 $2,040
1995 151 138 $2,525 $3,327
1994 94 78 $1,800 $3,006
1993 30 24 $3,575 $4,294
1992 35 31 $1,750 $2,640
1991 23 17 $2,022 $2,359
1990 9 7 $1,500 $1,649
1988 1 1 — —
1986 4 4 $6,850 $7,250
1985 9 8 $2,050 $4,206
1984 8 8 $6,700 $5,688
1983 3 3 $1,200 $1,650
1982 3 3 $5,300 $4,500
1981 3 3 $1,500 $1,467
1980 28 25 $2,000 $2,840
1979 38 30 $2,875 $3,352
1978 26 23 $2,900 $3,287
1977 19 15 $3,400 $3,593
1976 20 15 $3,050 $4,322
1975 17 13 $3,700 $4,327
1974 13 13 $2,350 $2,252
1973 16 14 $2,100 $3,218
1972 25 23 $2,750 $3,327
1971 2 2 — —
1970 1 1 — —
1967 2 2 — —
1966 1 1 — —
1965 1 1 — —
1960 2 2 — —
1959 1 1 — —

Top recent results

The highest final bids among the latest sales.

Date Vehicle Damage Final bid
Oct 6, 2026 2009 Mercedes-Benz SL 55/63 AMG Minor dents & scratches $20,200

Auction archive FAQ

How much auction history is there for Mercedes-Benz SL?

4,385 completed Copart and IAAI auctions, with sale dates between May 31, 2019 and Oct 12, 2026.

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

Across 3,997 recorded USD sales the median final bid is $3,400, with the average pulled to $6,714 by the outliers at either end.

What damage do most Mercedes-Benz SL auction lots carry?

front end leads, on 31% of the auctions — worth knowing before you read the low end of the sold-price range.

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

Half of the 1,635 verified odometer readings sit above 89,911 mi and half below it.

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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