---
title: "1956 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc - Auction Values"
description: "The 1956 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc typically sells for $753,000 based on 1 recent sales."
url: "https://oldcarsdata.com/mercedes-benz/w188-300-s-300-sc/year/1956"
type: "vehicle-year"
tags: ["Mercedes-Benz", "W188 300 S / 300 Sc", "1956", "classic cars", "auction data"]
---

# 1956 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc

## Direct Answer

The 1956 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc has a median recorded auction sale price of $753,000 USD, with observed prices from $753,000 to $753,000 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 1956 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc typically sells around **$753,000** at auction (based on 1 sales in the last 12 months).

## Year-Specific Analysis

The 1956 Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc represents a specific production year with 1 documented auction sales in the past 12 months. This year commands a premium of 59% above the overall model median, reflecting its position within the model's production timeline. The median sale price of $753,000 places it above the broader Mercedes-Benz W188 300 S / 300 Sc market average of $475,000. Values for this year range from $753,000 to $753,000, 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.

## 1956 Price Statistics

- **Median Price**: $753,000
- **Price Range**: $753,000 - $753,000
- **Sales Count**: 1

## Overall Model Statistics

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

## Recent 1956 Sales

| Date | Price | Mileage | Location | Status |
|------|-------|---------|----------|--------|
| 2026-08-14 | $753,000 | 84,706 | Carmel, CA | Sold |
| 2025-08-14 | $390,000 | 24,684 | Monterey Jet Center, CA | Sold |
| 2024-01-25 | $475,800 | 0 | Phoenix, AZ | Sold |
| 2023-08-18 | $362,500 | 47,504 | N/A | Sold |
| 2023-03-04 | $835,500 | 0 | Amelia Island, FL | Sold |
| 2021-08-14 | $500,000 | 0 | Monterey, CA | Sold |
| 2021-01-22 | $775,000 | 0 | Scottsdale, AZ | Sold |
| 2021-01-21 | $698,000 | 500 | 6902 East Greenway Parkway, AZ | Sold |
| 2020-10-26 | $748,000 | 0 | N/A | Sold |
| 2020-08-14 | $951,000 | 0 | Los Angeles, CA | 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.