Mercedes-AMG C43 (W202)
1997–2000

$11,214
Market value · recent verified sales
+25.0%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 25.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
Modelled estimate — automatically replaced with verified sold lots as our sources index more results for this car in Australia.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
$18,986
+69%
5-Year Forecast
$22,649
+102%
Estimates pool 5 verified sales across United Kingdom, United States — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.
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Market scores
20
Desirability
Illiquid
10
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Mercedes-AMG C43 W202 has moved to AUD $11,214 in the Australian market, marking a 25 percent year-over-year increase and signaling a hold posture for prospective buyers at current levels.
Classification as a stable modern classic sits the C43 in a measured collectibility tier, scoring five on the collectibility scale with low current desirability. Production and detailed market specifics remain sparse, limiting confidence in the valuation signal to low levels.
Liquidity conditions are notably tight, with zero sales tracked over the past twelve months and no active listings observed in the data window. This absence of transaction flow makes price discovery uncertain and means both buyers and sellers face friction in executing trades.
The three-year base projection suggests appreciation toward AUD $18,986, implying 69 percent upside from current pricing. Over five years, the model is projected to reach AUD $22,649, doubling from today's level at a compound annual rate around 15 percent.
These projections rest on limited market evidence, and the illiquid nature of the segment means actual outcomes could deviate materially depending on condition, mileage, and specification of individual cars offered for sale. Interested parties should expect slower price movement than the year-to-date trend suggests, given the thin transaction base.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value$11,214
- Annual appr. rate+25.0%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked6
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared6 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)$910
- Maintenance$1,830
- Storage$4,870
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost$7,610
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price—
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range—
- Total Sales Tracked0
Recent sales
Common questions
What is a Mercedes-AMG C43 (W202) worth in 2026?
The current Australia market median is $11,214, based on 5 verified auction sales.
Is the Mercedes-AMG C43 (W202) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its Australia median moved +25.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.
How many Mercedes-AMG C43 (W202)s are for sale right now?
No live auction listings tracked right now — new lots are swept in several times a day, and you can follow the model to be notified.
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.