1981 Mercedes-Benz
1981 Mercedes-Benz sold for a median of $12,917 over the last 12 months, based on 28 auction sales; the middle 50% sold between $7,225 and $22,970. 223 currently for sale.
1981 Mercedes-Benz against nearby years
| Year | Median (3 yrs) | Middle 50% | Sales (3 yrs) | For sale now |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | $14k | $8.1k–$20k | 104 | 150 |
| 1979 | $14k | $7.9k–$20k | 126 | 200 |
| 1980 | $14k | $8.9k–$22k | 130 | 205 |
| 1981 | $13k | $7.7k–$17k | 99 | 221 |
| 1982 | $15k | $8.3k–$22k | 135 | 248 |
| 1983 | $14k | $8.8k–$23k | 179 | 358 |
| 1984 | $13k | $8.3k–$19k | 202 | 340 |
Auction sales in the last 3 years; prices leave out salvage and other branded titles.
Recent 1981 Mercedes-Benz auction sales
| Sold | Car | Price | Miles | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo Wagon Oct 10, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,000 | 221,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 10, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300D Oct 10, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $5,750 | 131,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Oct 4, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Oct 4, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $12,500 | 82,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 30, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz SL Class 380SL Sep 30, 2026, Car & Classic | $12,923 | 69,251 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 28, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4-Speed Sep 28, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $5,600 | 65,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 23, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300TD Turbo Sep 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $33,000 | 135,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Sep 13, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380 SLC C107 Sep 13, 2026, Car & Classic | $24,248 | 57,588 | Car & Classic |
| Sep 9, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SLC C107 Sep 9, 2026, Car & Classic | $29,300 | 31,439 | Car & Classic |
| Aug 21, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL Guard Aug 21, 2026, Broad Arrow | $7,150 | 100,479 | Broad Arrow |
| Aug 3, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 230 TE S123 Aug 3, 2026, Car & Classic | $26,875 | 43,354 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 22, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 300 D Estate S123 Jul 22, 2026, Car & Classic | $17,204 | 170,273 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Jul 9, 2026, Car & Classic | $22,767 | 74,080 | Car & Classic |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 240D Sedan Jul 7, 2026, Cars & Bids | $3,350 | – | Cars & Bids |
| Jun 24, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 380SL Jun 24, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $13,000 | 60,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1981 Mercedes-Benz 280SL 4-Speed Jun 23, 2026, Bring a Trailer | $15,500 | 112,000 | Bring a Trailer |
Listings
687 1981 Mercedes-Benz vehicles have been tracked across auctions and listings on Hypercars, with 223 currently live.
Data sourced from auction results and dealer and private listings, including Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Mecum, RM Sotheby’s and eBay Motors. Updated daily.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a 1981 Mercedes-Benz cost?
Over the last 12 months, 1981 Mercedes-Benz sold for a median of $12,917 across 28 auction sales tracked on Hypercars; the middle 50% sold between $7,225 and $22,970. There are 223 currently for sale.
How many 1981 Mercedes-Benz listings are for sale right now?
There are 223 1981 Mercedes-Benz listings currently live across auctions, dealers, and marketplaces tracked by Hypercars.