# Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) Market Intelligence

> Live inventory, active auctions, and real-time pricing analysis for the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116).

### Overview
- **Make:** Mercedes-Benz
- **Model:** S-Class
- **Generation:** W116
- **Production Years:** 1973–1980
- **Canonical Market URL:** https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz/s-class/w116
- **Data as of:** October 18, 2026 (latest listing update or sale; 2026-10-18T04:01:29.596Z)
- **Source Coverage:** Curated across Bring a Trailer, PCARMARKET, Cars & Bids, and vetted specialist dealers.

## Trailing 12-Month (TTM) Market Performance
- **Active Live Inventory:** 6 verified cars available
- **Active Live Auctions:** 0 live auctions with open bidding
- **12-Month Confirmed Benchmark Sales:** 27 completed transactions (1 non-factory build excluded)
- **Current Live Asking Price Range:** $6,950 – $21,750

## Verified Live Inventory
- **1980 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL** (1980) | Asking: $6,950 | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1980-mercedes-benz-450sel-f9fea2a6)
- **1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL** (1979) | Asking: $8,950 | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-mercedes-benz-450sel-7b84db25)
- **1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL** (1979) | Asking: $8,950 | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-mercedes-benz-450sel-c1a49387)
- **1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL** (1978) | Asking: $11,750 | 39,915 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1978-mercedes-benz-450sel-b2ce7971)
- **1978 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL** (1978) | Asking: $15,935 | 115,526 mi | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Sherman Oaks, CA | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1978-mercedes-benz-450sel-1cb1b712)
- **1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL** (1979) | Asking: $21,750 | Mileage N/A | automatic | Venue: Dealer inventory | Location: Los Angeles, California | [View Listing](https://www.garagescout.ai/listings/1979-mercedes-benz-450sel-7721b78e)

## Sales Ledger Preview
Showing the 5 most recent of 29 recorded sales (last 12 months).

| Date | Vehicle / Spec | Gearbox | Mileage | Sold Price | Marketplace |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 450SEL | Automatic | 123,500 mi | $4,800 | Hagerty Marketplace |
| Sep 3, 2026 | 450SEL 6.9 | Automatic | 116,000 mi | $21,000 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 280S | Automatic | 137,000 mi | $3,500 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 300SD | Automatic | 128,000 mi | $26,730 | Bring a Trailer |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 300SD | Automatic | 196,000 mi | $9,550 | Bring a Trailer |

## 12-Month Median Sold Price by Variant
| Variant | Sales | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 300SD | 10 | $11,625 |
| 450SEL 6.9 | 6 | $35,500 |
| 450SEL | 5 | $10,500 |
| 280SE | 2 | — |
| 450SE | 2 | — |
| 280S | 1 | — |

## Market Memory (Last 12 Months)
- **Benchmark Sales:** 27 completed transactions (2 non-factory builds excluded)
- **Earlier Sales on Record:** 50 since 2023

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is the current market price of a Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116)?

Price depends on the variant. Median sale prices over the trailing 12 months on GarageScout: S-Class 300SD $11,625; S-Class 450SEL 6.9 $35,500; S-Class 450SEL $10,500. Current verified live asking prices range from $6,950 to $21,750.

### How many Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) examples are currently for sale?

As of October 18, 2026, there are 6 verified Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) examples listed for sale across vetted specialist dealers and auctions on GarageScout.

### How many Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) cars sold in the last 12 months?

GarageScout recorded 27 sales of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) in the trailing 12 months, counting confirmed sales only. Restomods, gearbox conversions and sales priced like deposits or placeholders are left out.

### Where do Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) cars sell?

Of the 27 sales GarageScout recorded in the trailing 12 months, 25 on Bring a Trailer, 1 on Hagerty Marketplace and 1 on Mecum.

### Where does GarageScout's Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) market data come from?

GarageScout's Mercedes-Benz S-Class (W116) figures come from the listings and sales it has recorded on Bring a Trailer, Gooding Christie's, Barrett-Jackson, Bonhams Cars, Hagerty Marketplace, 3 other sites and dealer inventories. Repeat sales of one car matched by VIN count once, and a median sale price is stated only where 3 or more sales in the trailing 12 months back it.

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- **W116 variants:** [S-Class 280S](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz/s-class/w116/280s), [S-Class 280SE](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz/s-class/w116/280se), [S-Class 300SD](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz/s-class/w116/300sd), [S-Class 450SE](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz/s-class/w116/450se), [S-Class 450SEL](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz/s-class/w116/450sel), [S-Class 450SEL 6.9](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz/s-class/w116/450sel-6-9)
- **Model:** [All Mercedes-Benz S-Class markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz/s-class)
- **Make:** [All Mercedes-Benz markets](https://www.garagescout.ai/markets/mercedes-benz)

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*Data synthesized by GarageScout Market Intelligence. Preserving vehicle market memory across enthusiast auctions, specialist dealers, and private sales.*