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Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

1957–1963

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  • Lowest price

    £815,500

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £815,500

    Since 2020 · n=1

  • Highest price

    £815,500

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    1

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 1 lots

Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster

Based on 1 verified auction result

HOLDStablemedium confidence

£1,026,119

Market value · recent verified sales

+2.2%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (+2.2%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

8/10

Highly Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£1,089,620

+6%

5-Year Forecast

£1,110,830

+8%

Estimates pool 11 verified sales across United States, United Kingdom — cross-market prices FX-adjusted at Jul 2026 rates.

Market scores

38

Desirability

Illiquid

10

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1960

    +£46,455+4%

    5 with · 5 without · med confidence

Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Sales are pooled across markets on a relative-price basis, so exchange rates and market levels can't skew the split. Options interact in ways a one-at-a-time split can’t capture — treat each premium as directional rather than gospel.

Marque analyst note

The Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster trades around £1.03 million in the UK market, having risen 2.2% over the past year. The signal remains neutral (Hold), reflecting stable but modest momentum rather than directional strength.

Only one transaction has been tracked in the 12-month window, which substantially limits confidence in the current valuation. With zero active listings and illiquid market conditions overall, buyers and sellers should expect extended search times and pricing negotiation challenges typical of ultra-rare inventory.

This roadster occupies the highly collectible tier with a score of 8, driven by its production run of just 1,858 units and its status as an appreciating classic. The combination of scarcity and automotive pedigree underpins lasting demand, though the low desirability signal suggests the model may not command the premium multiples of its most sought variants.

The three-year outlook models a price rise to approximately £1.09 million (6.2% growth), with the five-year base case projecting £1.11 million (8.3% total appreciation). This relatively restrained growth trajectory reflects the model's maturity in the collector market and its secondary-tier positioning compared to the higher-demand variants.

Transaction data on mileage and condition remain sparse given the thin sample size, limiting insight into how specific preservation or service history affects pricing in this segment. Market entrants should rely on direct comparison with auction records and specialist dealer inventory rather than statistical norms.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£1,026,119
  • Annual appr. rate+2.2%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked11
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared11 (100.0%)
No damage or salvage declarations found in the titles and descriptions of the auction lots we track for this model. That's a good sign, not a guarantee — always commission a professional inspection and history check before buying.

Est. Annual Ownership Costs

  • Insurance (agreed value)£8,200
  • Maintenance£4,000
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£14,600
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months0
  • Sell-Through0%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£815,500
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£815,500 – £815,500
  • Total Sales Tracked1

Recent sales

  • £815,500

    Collecting Cars · 22 May 2025

Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.