Mercedes-AMG C43 (W202)
1997–2000
Lowest price
£3,433
Since 2020
Median price
£7,600
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
£8,500
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
£7,600
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.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
5/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
£12,868
+69%
5-Year Forecast
£15,350
+102%
Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.
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Market scores
34
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Excellent
85
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Mercedes-AMG C43 W202 sits at a median of £7,600 in the UK market, up 25 percent year-on-year, though this signal is tempered by a very small sample of just three recorded sales over the past year. The sharp single-digit transaction volume means price moves should be interpreted cautiously, as even one or two outlier sales can shift the median substantially.
Classified as a stable modern classic, the C43 W202 occupies collectible ground with a score of 5, yet desirability remains low and liquidity is thin. The absence of active listings suggests limited supply at current asking levels, though thin trading also signals that buyers are sparse rather than scarce.
The three-year projection indicates a potential rise to £12,868—a 69 percent gain from current levels—with the five-year base case reaching £15,350, implying a doubling of value. These projections assume steady appreciation momentum, but the confidence rating is low, reflecting the scarcity of transaction data and uncertainty around sustained collector interest.
The lack of recorded mileage data and extremely limited sales history make it difficult to establish what condition norms or typical usage patterns define this segment. Prospective buyers or sellers should treat price discovery as a negotiation process rather than a market-set figure, given the illiquidity. A hold-or-wait stance remains sensible until either transaction frequency increases or a clearer consensus emerges on valuation.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£7,600
- 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)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£6,511
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£3,433 – £8,500
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Common questions
What is a Mercedes-AMG C43 (W202) worth in 2026?
The current United Kingdom market median is £7,600, based on 3 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £3,433 to £8,500.
Is the Mercedes-AMG C43 (W202) going up in value?
Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom 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.