Mercedes-Benz W108/W109

The Mercedes-Benz W108/W109 market in Australia is pricing at a median of $52,921 AUD, having fallen 25% over the past twelve months—a sharp reversal from its classification as an appreciating classic. With only one tracked sale in the past year, confidence in current valuations remains medium, and the downward momentum sends a sell signal to holders.

Liquidity is severely constrained, with zero active listings and a single transaction forming the entire sample base. This illiquidity means buyers are sparse and sellers face extended hold times; any transaction in this segment should be regarded as opportunistic rather than reflective of deep market demand.

The W108/W109 occupies the collectible tier with a score of 6, but desirability metrics register as low, which aligns with the recent price deterioration. Production figures and original MSRP data are unavailable, limiting context on rarity or original value positioning, yet the combination of thin trading and weak demand suggests these models lack the pull of their more celebrated Mercedes-Benz counterparts.

The three-year base projection points to $27,714 AUD, implying a further 47.6% decline from current levels. Over five years, the median is forecast to reach $22,830 AUD—a cumulative loss of 56.9% from today. These projections reflect persistent low desirability and insufficient collector interest to underpin values.

Holders should treat this segment with caution. The single transaction and absence of listings indicate a market too thin to support confident price recovery. Unless ownership is driven by personal enthusiasm rather than asset preservation, waiting for a bounce or executing a near-term sale remains the more prudent path.