MERCEDES-BENZ (W188) 300 S
Lowest Price: £126,511 • Median Price: £320,998 • Highest Price: £609,340 • Sell-Through Rate: 85%
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£126,511
LOWEST PRICE:
SINCE 2020
£320,998
MEDIAN PRICE:
SINCE 2020
HIGHEST PRICE:
£609,340
SINCE 2020
NUMBER OF SOLD CARS:
58
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RM Sotheby's
£126,511
9th Oct 2025
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A Conversion
Bonhams
£259,578
6th Feb 2025
One of only 194 Roadsters produced 1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
Broad Arrow
£348,202
2nd Mar 2024
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
RM Sotheby's
£245,268
16th Aug 2025
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
RM Sotheby's
£336,372
18th Aug 2024
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Custom
Bonhams
£266,567
29th Feb 2024
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300S Coupe
Bring A Trailer
£358,281
24th Jul 2025
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster Custom
Bring A Trailer
£314,000
11th Jul 2024
1952 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Cabriolet A
Bonhams
Not Sold
29th Feb 2024
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300S Cabriolet A
Broad Arrow
£215,050
25th May 2025
1955 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Coupe
Osenat
£214,042
25th Mar 2024
1953 MERCEDES BENZ 300 S Coupe
RM Sotheby's
£609,340
4th Mar 2023
1953 Mercedes-Benz 300 S Roadster
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The Mercedes-Benz 300 S, known internally as W188, was a luxurious car produced from 1951 to 1958. It was Daimler-Benz's top-end car, positioned to rival other luxury brands.
The 300 S was available as a coupe, cabriolet, and roadster. All variants featured a hand-built body and a powerful 3.0-liter inline-six engine.
Its successor was the Mercedes-Benz W128 220 SE.
A lesser-known fact involves the car's development. The 300 S was initially conceived as a more sporting version of the W186 "Adenauer" sedan. However, its high price limited sales, making it a rare and sought-after classic today.
How much is a Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S worth?
In average condition, a Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S is worth £320,998.
What is the most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S to sell in history publicly?
The most expensive Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S to sell in history was sold for £609,340.
What is the cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S to sell in history publicly?
The cheapest Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S to sell in history was sold for £39,071.
When was the Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S produced?
The Mercedes-Benz (W188) 300 S was produced between 1952 and 1955.