As of April 2026, the Mercedes-Benz R129 market has 108 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,749, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $8,950 and $15,995.
The typical Mercedes-Benz R129 on the market has 82,082 miles. Listings spend an average of 217 days on market before selling or being removed.
A fair price for a Mercedes-Benz R129 in April 2026 is between $8,950 and $15,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $6,988 to $23,998 across 108 active listings.
| Percentile | Price | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $6,988 | Budget / project cars |
| 25th | $8,950 | Below average price |
| Median (50th) | $12,749 | Typical market price |
| 75th | $15,995 | Above average / premium |
| 90th | $23,998 | Top tier / low miles / rare spec |
The average asking price is $14,143, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
| Mileage Range | Listings | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| 10,000 - 25,000 mi | 6 | $19,990 |
| 25,000 - 50,000 mi | 11 | $19,995 |
| 50,000 - 100,000 mi | 55 | $12,995 |
| 100,000 - 150,000 mi | 26 | $9,995 |
| Over 150,000 mi | 9 | $7,500 |
The 1998 Mercedes-Benz R129 offers the best value with a median price of $11,995 across 21 listings. The most expensive model year is 1989 at a median of $36,899.
| Year | Listings | Median Price | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 2 | $36,899 | $36,899 | $36,899 |
| 1990 | 2 | $8,799 | $8,799 | $8,799 |
| 1991 | 1 | $15,795 | $15,795 | $15,795 |
| 1994 | 7 | $12,585 | $7,995 | $13,950 |
| 1995 | 7 | $11,995 | $7,995 | $39,895 |
| 1996 | 4 | $24,350 | $2,000 | $24,350 |
| 1997 | 12 | $12,495 | $7,995 | $20,995 |
| 1998 | 21 | $11,995 | $4,795 | $30,000 |
| 1999 | 27 | $12,979 | $3,500 | $42,500 |
| 2000 | 14 | $14,775 | $5,995 | $20,500 |
| 2001 | 11 | $14,000 | $6,988 | $21,644 |
The highest concentration of Mercedes-Benz R129 listings is in CA with 24 active listings, followed by IL (12), NJ (8), VA (7), OH (7).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in VA at $8,799, while NJ has the highest at $19,990. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $11,191.
| State | Listings | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 24 | $11,995 |
| IL | 12 | $15,000 |
| NJ | 8 | $19,990 |
| VA | 7 | $8,799 |
| OH | 7 | $15,795 |
| FL | 7 | $13,950 |
| GA | 6 | $11,995 |
| NY | 5 | $12,995 |
| WI | 4 | $19,958 |
| MI | 4 | $12,495 |
Mercedes-Benz R129 listings spend an average of 217 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 144 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
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Data sourced from 3 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace. Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline. Browse all 108 active Mercedes-Benz R129 listings.