As of May 2026, the Mercedes-Benz R129 market has 113 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $9,300 and $18,995.
The typical Mercedes-Benz R129 on the market has 83,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 225 days on market before selling or being removed.
A fair price for a Mercedes-Benz R129 in May 2026 is between $9,300 and $18,995 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $6,988 to $24,350 across 113 active listings.
| Percentile | Price | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 10th | $6,988 | Budget / project cars |
| 25th | $9,300 | Below average price |
| Median (50th) | $12,995 | Typical market price |
| 75th | $18,995 | Above average / premium |
| 90th | $24,350 | Top tier / low miles / rare spec |
The average asking price is $14,458, 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 | 5 | $20,550 |
| 25,000 - 50,000 mi | 13 | $24,350 |
| 50,000 - 100,000 mi | 56 | $12,995 |
| 100,000 - 150,000 mi | 28 | $10,000 |
| Over 150,000 mi | 9 | $7,500 |
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz R129 offers the best value with a median price of $9,995 across 8 listings. The most expensive model year is 2001 at a median of $16,900.
| Year | Listings | Median Price | Min | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 2 | $8,799 | $8,799 | $8,799 |
| 1991 | 2 | $15,795 | $10,000 | $15,795 |
| 1994 | 4 | $9,995 | $7,995 | $16,900 |
| 1995 | 10 | $11,950 | $3,500 | $39,895 |
| 1996 | 5 | $15,000 | $7,995 | $24,350 |
| 1997 | 8 | $9,995 | $7,500 | $20,995 |
| 1998 | 16 | $14,950 | $4,795 | $30,000 |
| 1999 | 30 | $10,999 | $3,500 | $42,500 |
| 2000 | 18 | $13,995 | $9,984 | $24,995 |
| 2001 | 18 | $16,900 | $6,988 | $29,800 |
The highest concentration of Mercedes-Benz R129 listings is in CA with 23 active listings, followed by IL (13), NJ (10), FL (7), NY (6).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in VA at $8,799, while WI has the highest at $19,958. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $11,159.
| State | Listings | Median Price |
|---|---|---|
| CA | 23 | $10,991 |
| IL | 13 | $16,900 |
| NJ | 10 | $16,999 |
| FL | 7 | $14,500 |
| NY | 6 | $10,999 |
| OH | 6 | $15,995 |
| GA | 5 | $8,990 |
| WI | 5 | $19,958 |
| CO | 4 | $9,984 |
| MA | 3 | $10,495 |
Mercedes-Benz R129 listings spend an average of 225 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 115 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 4 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 113 active Mercedes-Benz R129 listings.