---
title: "1953 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc - Auction Values"
description: "The 1953 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc typically sells for $201,600 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/mercedes-benz/w188-300-s-300-sc/year/1953"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Mercedes-Benz", "W188 300 S / 300 Sc", "1953", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1953 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc

## Direct Answer

The 1953 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc has a median recorded auction sale price of $201,600 USD, with observed prices from $201,600 to $201,600 across 1 year-specific sale in the last 12 months. This small sample is a reference, not a reliable estimate of the wider market.

## Summary

The 1953 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc typically sells around **$201,600** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1953 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year typically sells at 58% below the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $201,600 places it below the broader Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc market average of $475,000. Values for this year range from $201,600 to $201,600, demonstrating notable variation based on condition, mileage, and specific configuration.

## Data Limitations

Old Cars Data estimates market value from completed auction results. We do not add buyer premiums, taxes, or fees during normalization, but source-reported results may already include them. Private-party sales, dealer asking prices, and undocumented condition details are not included unless they appear in source data.

## 1953 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $201,600
- **Price Range**: $201,600 - $201,600
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

- **Median Price (All Years)**: $475,000
- **25th Percentile**: $338,300
- **75th Percentile**: $614,000
- **Total Auctions**: 3

## Recent 1953 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-08-13 | $201,600 | 86,387 | Salinas, CA | Sold |
| 2025-10-09 | $170,500 | 0 | Hershey, PA | Sold |
| 2025-08-16 | $324,000 | 0 | Monterey, CA | Sold |
| 2024-03-02 | $434,000 | 32,188 | N/A | Sold |
| 2024-02-29 | $332,250 | 0 | 3990 Amelia Island Parkway, FL | Sold |
| 2023-03-04 | $735,000 | 0 | Amelia Island, FL | Sold |
| 2022-08-19 | $445,000 | 176 | 27050 Rancho San Carlos Rd, CA | Sold |
| 2022-03-05 | $621,000 | 0 | Amelia Island, FL | Sold |
| 2022-01-27 | $472,500 | 176 | 6902 East Greenway Parkway, AZ | Sold |

## Related Links

- [All Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc Years](/mercedes-benz/w188-300-s-300-sc)
- [Price History](/mercedes-benz/w188-300-s-300-sc/price-history)
- [Value Estimator](/mercedes-benz/w188-300-s-300-sc/value-estimator)

## Data Sources

Data aggregated from Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids, Hemmings, AutoHunter, Hagerty, PCAR Market, All Collector Cars, Gooding & Co, RM Sotheby's, Barrett-Jackson, Sotheby's Motorsport, Car & Classic, The Market, Broad Arrow, MB Market, Mecum Auctions, PistonHeads, Collecting Cars, Bonhams. Refreshed every 15 minutes.