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

FinalBid holds 11,487 completed Copart and IAAI auctions for Mercedes-Benz SL. Across 11,171 recorded USD final bids, the median sold price is $3,325. Most of those cars were sold with front end. Half of the 3,569 verified odometer readings sit above 90,251 mi. The oldest auction in the archive closed in Apr 30, 2019, the newest in Nov 13, 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.

$3,100
Median final bid
$1,600–$6,100
Middle half
$12,080
Top 10% from
$79,500
Highest

Price index

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

$2,400 $2,830 $3,270 $3,700 Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov $2,975

Final bid by model year

A 2005 Mercedes-Benz SL sold at Copart and IAAI for a median of $1,925 over the last 12 months (120 sales); with front-end damage the median was $1,800.

Model year Sold Median final bid Front-end damage
2022 25
$48,500
$48,000
2017 34
$14,850
$10,400
2015 29
$8,100
$9,100
2014 34
$9,900
$9,900
2013 59
$8,100
$6,600
2011 31
$5,200
$3,800
2009 91
$5,300
$4,300
2008 37
$2,750
$2,925
2007 91
$3,000
$3,000
2006 64
$2,525
$1,925
2005 120
$1,925
$1,800
2004 116
$2,300
$1,900

Final bid by damage type

Median final bid by primary damage, all model years, last 12 months.

Damage Sold Median final bid
Water/flood 76
$4,675
Side 162
$3,875
Minor dents & scratches 255
$3,500
Normal wear 448
$3,300
Front end 640
$3,100
Rear end 170
$3,075
Mechanical 126
$2,011
All over 51
$1,350

Where they go

Buyer country of the winning bid, with the median price and model year each market buys. Shares of 1,643 sales with a known buyer country.

Buyer country Share Median final bid Median model year
United States
72%
$3,025 2003
Georgia
9%
$2,850 1993
Poland
4%
$3,375 1995
El Salvador
2%
$3,250 1991
United Arab Emirates
2%
$3,175 1992
Ukraine
1%
$4,700 2001
Canada
1%
$4,213 2004
Albania
0.9%
$3,288 1995
Libya
0.7%
$1,750 1982
Lebanon
0.7%
$4,800 1988
Lithuania
0.7%
$4,500 2000
Germany
0.6%
$3,850 1995
Other countries 6%

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

Copart vs IAAI

Copart 1,328 sold median $3,150
IAAI 845 sold median $3,050

Last 12 months · updated November 10, 2026

SL by year

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Mercedes-Benz models

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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 $3,100; half of the 2,173 sales went for $1,600 to $6,100.

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

Among sales with a known buyer country: United States (72%), Georgia (9%), Poland (4%).

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

Median final bid over the last 12 months: Copart $3,150, IAAI $3,050.

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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