Bonhams brings 57 Mercedes-Benz under the hammer in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Created on March 4, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster (1938) - offered as lot 130 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220A 'Ponton' Saloon (1955) - offered as lot 102 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Convertible with Hardtop (1977) - offered as lot 103 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 350 SL Convertible (1973) - offered as lot 104 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster with Hardtop (1969) - offered as lot 106 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 170 S Convertible B (1950) - offered as lot 107 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz E190 Evolution 2 Sports Saloon (1990) - offered as lot 108 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL Saloon (1994) - offered as lot 110 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster (1953) - offered as lot 111 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 24/100/140 PS Model K La Baule Transformable (1926) - offered as lot 112 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Roadster with Hardtop (1995) - offered as lot 114 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 350 SL Roadster with Hardtop (1971) - offered as lot 115 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz E500 Limited Sports Saloon (1994) - offered as lot 116 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Sports Saloon (1989) - offered as lot 117 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Roadster with Hardtop (1986) - offered as lot 118 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon (1968) - offered as lot 119 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 320 3.2-Litre Cabriolet B (1938) - offered as lot 120 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C (1935) - offered as lot 121 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 'Stirling Moss' Speedster (2009) - offered as lot 122 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 Saloon (1972) - offered as lot 123 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 8/38 Hp Stuttgart 200 Cabriolet (1932) - offered as lot 124 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 170V Sport-Roadster (1939) - offered as lot 125 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220 SEB Cabriolet (1965) - offered as lot 126 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A (1953) - offered as lot 127 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster (1958) - offered as lot 128 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupé (1958) - offered as lot 129 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 500K Sports Roadster (1936) - offered as lot 132 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 170 S Saloon (1951) - offered as lot 133 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet A (1957) - offered as lot 134 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution Sports Saloon (1989) - offered as lot 135 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop (1969) - offered as lot 136 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 D 'Adenauer' Cabriolet (1953) - offered as lot 137 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulet (1971) - offered as lot 138 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 200 Cabriolet C (1935) - offered as lot 139 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 10/50PS Stuttgart 260 (1931) - offered as lot 140 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A (1939) - offered as lot 141 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Limousine (1966) - offered as lot 142 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé (1971) - offered as lot 143 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1961) - offered as lot 144 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet (1935) - offered as lot 145 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster (1964) - offered as lot 146 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406.101 ATV (1983) - offered as lot 147 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220 SE 'Ponton' Cabriolet (1960) - offered as lot 148 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 170 S Convertible A (1950) - offered as lot 149 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 300 D 'Adenauer' Saloon (1957) - offered as lot 150 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Saloon (1978) - offered as lot 151 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop (1968) - offered as lot 152 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon (1971) - offered as lot 153 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster (1961) - offered as lot 155 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz Unimog 421 ATV (1976) - offered as lot 156 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG Coupé (2005) - offered as lot 157 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz SL 600 V12 Bi-Turbo Coupé by Brabus (2004) - offered as lot 158 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Coupé (1980) - offered as lot 159 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

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Mercedes-Benz 220A 'Ponton' Saloon (1955) - als Lot 102 angeboten an der Bonhams Mercedes-Benz-Versteigerung in Stuttgart am 19. März 2016

Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Convertible with Hardtop (1977) - als Lot 103 angeboten an der Bonhams Mercedes-Benz-Versteigerung in Stuttgart am 19. März 2016

Mercedes-Benz 350 SL Convertible (1973) - als Lot 104 angeboten an der Bonhams Mercedes-Benz-Versteigerung in Stuttgart am 19. März 2016

Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster with Hardtop (1969) - als Lot 106 angeboten an der Bonhams Mercedes-Benz-Versteigerung in Stuttgart am 19. März 2016

Mercedes-Benz 170 S Convertible B (1950) - als Lot 107 angeboten an der Bonhams Mercedes-Benz-Versteigerung in Stuttgart am 19. März 2016

Mercedes-Benz E190 Evolution 2 Sports Saloon (1990) - als Lot 108 angeboten an der Bonhams Mercedes-Benz-Versteigerung in Stuttgart am 19. März 2016

This is already the third edition of the Mercedes-Benz one-make auction organized by Bonhams on 19 March 2016 at the museum in Sindelfingen. And the offer that has been brought together is more than impressive.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Convertible (1964) - offered as lot 109 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

There are a total of 57 vehicle lots, which together represent a value of around 30 million euros or 32 million Swiss francs. Each vehicle is therefore expected to fetch around EUR 512,000 or CHF 558,000.

Two Unimogs and two McLaren karts have also sneaked in among the "thoroughbred" Mercedes.

11 valuable pre-war vehicles

For once, it is the rare examples built before the war that have the highest valuations.

Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet (1935) - offered as lot 145 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

The magnificent Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet Saoutchik from 1935 (lot 145) is said to be worth EUR 6 to 7 million to the highest bidder. And the 500K Sports Roadster from 1936 (lot 132) is also valued at EUR 3.5 to 4.5 million.

Mercedes-Benz 500K Sports Roadster (1936) - offered as lot 132 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

A 540K Roadster from 1938 (lot 130) is listed with an estimate of EUR 2.7 to 3.5 million.

The sports saloons of the eighties

Three 190Es in 16-valve sports livery are auctioned.

Mercedes-Benz E190 Evolution 2 Sports Saloon (1990) - offered as lot 108 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

The most valuable of these is an Evolution 2 model from 1990, estimated at EUR 140,000 to 180,000. An Evo 1 from 1989 is valued at EUR 55,000 to 75,000, while the more "popular" 2.5-16 from 1989 is listed at EUR 35,000 to 45,000.

Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Sports Saloon (1989) - offered as lot 117 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

Into the modern era

Six of the cars were built after 1994, the most expensive of which is one of the rare SLR McLaren 'Stirling Moss' Speedsters from 2009.

Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 'Stirling Moss' Speedster (2009) - offered as lot 122 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

The breathtaking-looking sports car is now set to find a new garage for EUR 2 to 2.4 million.

SL parade

As many as 14 SLs from practically all model series are part of the auction offer from March 19, 2016.

Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster with Hardtop (1969) - offered as lot 106 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

Two 190 SLs, three Pagodas, several R107s and also examples of the successor model series are included and are offered at a wide range of prices. And, of course, the 300 SL (W198) is not to be missed; the example on offer is a roadster from 1961, which is expected to fetch EUR 1.2 to 1.5 million.

Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster (1961) - offered as lot 144 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

Diversity

You can't complain about a lack of variety on March 19, 2016, despite the focus on one brand.

Mercedes-Benz Unimog 421 ATV (1976) - offered as lot 156 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

After all, there are two Unimogs, sporty saloons à la 450 SEL 6.9 and also sprightly fifties cars such as the 170 S in the auction catalog.

Mercedes-Benz 170 S Saloon (1951) - offered as lot 133 at the Bonhams Mercedes-Benz auction in Stuttgart on March 19, 2016

It will be interesting to see how the bidding public gets on with this potpourri.

Further pictures and information on the vehicles on offer can be found on the Bonhams website.

List of the vehicles on offer

The following list shows all the vehicles on offer with estimated prices in euros and CHF. The conversion was made at the daily exchange rate of 1 Euro = 1.09 CHF. All information without guarantee.

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Lot	Vehicle	Year	€ Est from	€ Est to	CHF Est from	CHF Est to
101	McLaren Karts		25000	35000	27250	38150
102	Mercedes-Benz 220a 'Ponton' Saloon	1955	35000	45000	38150	49050
103	Mercedes-Benz 450 SL Convertible with Hardtop	1977	22000	30000	23980	32700
104	Mercedes-Benz 350 SL Convertible	1973	30000	50000	32700	54500
105	Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A	1952	105000	125000	114450	136250
106	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Roadster with Hardtop	1969	85000	125000	92650	136250
107	Mercedes-Benz 170S Convertible B	1950	90000	120000	98100	130800
108	Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution 2 Sports Saloon	1990	140000	180000	152600	196200
109	Mercedes-Benz 300 SE Convertible	1964	170000	230000	185300	250700
110	Mercedes-Benz 600 SEL Saloon	1994	25000	35000	27250	38150
111	Mercedes-Benz 300S Roadster	1953	750000	900000	817500	981000
112	Mercedes-Benz 24/100/140 hp Model K La Baule Transformable	1926	800000	1200000	872000	1308000
114	Mercedes-Benz SL 500 Roadster with Hardtop	1995	25000	30000	27250	32700
115	Mercedes-Benz 350 SL Roadster with Hardtop	1971	30000	40000	32700	43600
116	Mercedes-Benz E500 Limited Sports Saloon	1994	35000	45000	38150	49050
117	Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Sports Saloon	1989	35000	45000	38150	49050
118	Mercedes-Benz 500 SL Roadster with Hardtop	1986	50000	80000	54500	87200
119	Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon	1968	300000	400000	327000	436000
120	Mercedes-Benz 320 3.2-Litre Cabriolet B	1938	350000	450000	381500	490500
121	Mercedes-Benz 500K Cabriolet C	1935	800000	1200000	872000	1308000
122	Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren 'Stirling Moss' Speedster	2009	2000000	2400000	2180000	2616000
123	Mercedes-Benz 280 SEL 4.5 Saloon	1972	40000	50000	43600	54500
124	Mercedes-Benz 8/38 Hp Stuttgart 200 Cabriolet	1932	70000	90000	76300	98100
125	Mercedes-Benz 170V sports roadster	1939	200000	300000	218000	327000
126	Mercedes-Benz 220 SEb Cabriolet	1965	120000	160000	130800	174400
127	Mercedes-Benz 220 Cabriolet A	1953	130000	160000	141700	174400
128	Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster	1958	85000	125000	92650	136250
129	Mercedes-Benz 220 S Coupé	1958	65000	85000	70850	92650
130	Mercedes-Benz 540K Roadster	1938	2700000	3500000	2943000	3815000
131	Mercedes-Benz 300Sc Cabriolet	1957	750000	900000	817500	981000
132	Mercedes-Benz 500K Sports Roadster	1936	3500000	4500000	3815000	4905000
133	Mercedes-Benz 170 S Saloon	1951	40000	50000	43600	54500
134	Mercedes-Benz 220 S Cabriolet A	1957	70000	90000	76300	98100
135	Mercedes-Benz 190 E 2.5-16 Evolution Sports Saloon	1989	55000	75000	59950	81750
136	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop	1969	50000	70000	54500	76300
137	Mercedes-Benz 300 D 'Adenauer' Cabriolet	1953	200000	300000	218000	327000
138	Mercedes-Benz 600 Landaulet	1971	1000000	1500000	1090000	1635000
139	Mercedes-Benz 200 Cabriolet C	1935	150000	200000	163500	218000
140	Mercedes-Benz 10/50hp Stuttgart 260	1931	100000	150000	109000	163500
141	Mercedes-Benz 540K Cabriolet A	1939	2000000	2600000	2180000	2834000
142	Mercedes-Benz 600 Pullman Limousine	1966	260000	320000	283400	348800
143	Mercedes-Benz 280 SE 3.5 Coupé	1971	110000	150000	119900	163500
144	Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Roadster	1961	1200000	1500000	1308000	1635000
145	Mercedes-Benz 500 K Cabriolet Saoutchik	1935	6000000	7000000	6540000	7630000
146	Mercedes-Benz 230 SL Roadster	1964	50000	70000	54500	76300
147	Mercedes-Benz Unimog 406.101 ATV	1983	45000	65000	49050	70850
148	Mercedes-Benz 220 SE 'Ponton' Cabriolet	1960	110000	140000	119900	152600
149	Mercedes-Benz 170 S Convertible A	1950	120000	160000	130800	174400
150	Mercedes-Benz 300 d 'Adenauer' Saloon	1957	70000	90000	76300	98100
151	Mercedes-Benz 450 SEL 6.9 Saloon	1978	30000	40000	32700	43600
152	Mercedes-Benz 280 SL Convertible with Hardtop	1968	90000	120000	98100	130800
153	Mercedes-Benz 600 Saloon	1971	80000	110000	87200	119900
155	Mercedes-Benz 190 SL Roadster	1961	135000	150000	147150	163500
156	Mercedes-Benz Unimog 421 4x4	1976	30000	50000	32700	54500
157	Mercedes-Benz CL 55 AMG Coupé	2005	35000	40000	38150	43600
158	Mercedes-Benz SL 600 V12 Bi-Turbo Coupé by Brabus	2004	37000	45000	40330	49050
159	Mercedes-Benz 450 SLC Coupé	1980	18000	22000	19620	23980

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