As of April 2026, the Mercedes-Benz W124 market has 90 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $10,995, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $4,000 and $18,888.
The typical Mercedes-Benz W124 on the market has 126,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 163 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mercedes-Benz W124 Pricing
A fair price for a Mercedes-Benz W124 in April 2026 is between $4,000 and $18,888 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $2,500 to $27,250 across 90 active listings.
Price Distribution (90 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$2,500
Budget / project cars
25th
$4,000
Below average price
Median (50th)
$10,995
Typical market price
75th
$18,888
Above average / premium
90th
$27,250
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $13,213, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
10,000 - 25,000 mi
5
$20,000
25,000 - 50,000 mi
6
$24,500
50,000 - 100,000 mi
25
$18,888
100,000 - 150,000 mi
24
$10,995
Over 150,000 mi
27
$3,900
Best Value Mercedes-Benz W124 by Model Year
The 1997 Mercedes-Benz W124 offers the best value with a median price of $3,300 across 20 listings. The most expensive model year is 1984 at a median of $27,250.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1984
1
$27,250
$27,250
$27,250
1985
3
$12,985
$2,995
$24,980
1987
1
$1,400
$1,400
$1,400
1991
1
$11,500
$11,500
$11,500
1992
2
$20,000
$20,000
$20,000
1993
2
$13,000
$4,000
$13,000
1994
13
$11,500
$3,000
$36,826
1995
38
$17,953
$3,495
$99,995
1996
9
$4,895
$779
$17,000
1997
20
$3,300
$1,200
$7,988
Where to Buy a Mercedes-Benz W124
The highest concentration of Mercedes-Benz W124 listings is in CA with 24 active listings, followed by FL (10), OH (8), TX (7), GA (7).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $1,700, while OH has the highest at $23,990. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $22,290.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
24
$7,988
FL
10
$6,995
OH
8
$23,990
TX
7
$5,900
GA
7
$1,700
NJ
7
$12,499
IL
4
$17,450
WA
3
$3,900
AZ
3
$17,953
NY
2
$99,995
Mercedes-Benz W124 Market Velocity
Mercedes-Benz W124 listings spend an average of 163 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 138 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Mercedes-Benz W124 Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $4,000 to $18,888. The median is $10,995. Anything below $4,000 is a strong value; above $18,888 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Best value year: The 1997 model year has the lowest median price at $3,300, making it the most accessible entry point into Mercedes-Benz W124 ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 163 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
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.
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