Mercedes-Benz 300SL Roadster
1957–1963
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

Based on 1 verified auction result
£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%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£8,200
- Maintenance£4,000
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£14,600
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
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.