# Used 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL prices

> The average asking price for a used 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL is $150,577, with 20,225 miles on average, across 22 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1971) · [all Mercedes-Benz 280SL model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl.md)

- Average asking price: $150,577 (median $125,000)
- Average miles: 20,225
- For sale now: 22
- Average days listed: 115 (of 13 with a listing date)

## 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $108,311 | — | 9 | 71 |
| Florida | $208,667 | 29,000 | 6 | 85 |

## Other Mercedes-Benz 280SL years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2022](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/2022.md) | $108,600 | — | 2 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/2017.md) | $64,475 | — | 2 |
| [1993](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1993.md) | $12,750 | — | 1 |
| [1985](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1985.md) | $10,614 | — | 7 |
| [1983](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1983.md) | $18,307 | — | 7 |
| [1982](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1982.md) | $21,250 | 163,271 | 2 |
| [1981](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1981.md) | $17,845 | — | 2 |
| [1980](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1980.md) | $10,989 | 185,432 | 2 |
| [1979](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1979.md) | $26,000 | — | 1 |
| [1978](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1978.md) | $24,500 | 94,480 | 2 |
| [1977](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1977.md) | $15,179 | — | 5 |
| **1971** | $150,577 | 20,225 | 22 |
| [1970](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1970.md) | $119,662 | 74,320 | 21 |
| [1969](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1969.md) | $125,150 | 60,810 | 20 |
| [1968](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-280sl/1968.md) | $71,500 | — | 8 |

## Used 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL?

Used 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SLs for sale at U.S. dealers ask $150,577 on average (half ask less than $125,000), across 22 cars. The cars for sale have 20,225 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How long are used 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SLs for sale?

The 13 for sale with a listing date have been listed 115 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 1971 Mercedes-Benz 280SL compare with the 1970?

The 1971 asks $150,577 on average with 20,225 miles; the 1970 asks $119,662 with 74,320 miles.

## More

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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