Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)
1971–1989
Lowest price
£5,000
Since 2020
Median price
£15,600
Since 2020 · n=53
Highest price
£69,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
55
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 55 lots

Based on 55 verified auction results
£14,308
Market value · recent verified sales
-24.6%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 24.6% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
3/10
Modest Demand
3-Year Forecast
£7,305
-49%
5-Year Forecast
£5,975
-58%
Market scores
60
Desirability
Moderate
55
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Option premiums
What every option is worth.
Limited-slip diff
+£9,072+58%40 with · 145 without · high confidence
Built ≤ 1986
−£5,836-37%103 with · 77 without · high confidence
Manual gearbox
−£1,905-12%3 with · 95 without · low confidence
Hardtop included
−£826-5%49 with · 136 without · high confidence
Premiums compare the median price of sales with each option against comparable sales without it, mined from verified auction listings. Prices are adjusted to the model's median mileage before comparing. 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 SL R107 has fallen to a median of £14,308 in the UK market, marking a sharp 24.6% decline over the past year. With a clear SELL signal in place, the trend is decisively downward and shows no signs of stabilization in the near term.
Recent transaction activity reflects the broader depreciation pressure—25 sales tracked over the past 12 months suggest consistent but modest liquidity, though momentum remains negative. The wider dataset of 55 total sales indicates this segment moves regularly enough that buyers and sellers can transact without extreme difficulty.
Production volume of 237,287 units positions the R107 as a high-volume classic, which fundamentally limits collectibility appeal. Classified as a stable modern classic with modest demand (score 3), the model lacks the exclusivity or specification variations that typically anchor values in the mid-market.
Average mileage on transacted examples sits at just under 31,000 miles, reflecting the typical profile of well-preserved garage cars that spend limited time in active use. This low mileage is consistent with the model's trajectory as a secondary investment piece rather than a drive-daily classic.
The outlook darkens considerably over the medium term. Base projections point to £7,305 in three years—a 48.9% drop from current levels—and £5,975 within five years, representing a 58.2% cumulative decline. These forecasts assume continued supply pressure from aging stock with limited collector enthusiasm to support prices.
With only one active listing currently tracked, supply-side urgency is not acute, but the fundamentals suggest this is a buyer's market. Owners holding R107s should recognize that holding for appreciation is no longer viable; the window for exit at current or better terms is narrowing.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£14,308
- Annual appr. rate-24.6%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked199
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared199 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation£900
- Total annual cost£4,650
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US$13,000-47% vs market
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US$12,000-51% vs market
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US$12,560-49% vs market
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1989 Mercedes-Benz (R107) 500 SL
No bids yet
UK · ends in 5d
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings1
- Sales Last 12 Months26
- Sell-Through47%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings1
- Avg Sale Price£18,367
- Avg Mileage at Sale30,945 mi
- Recent Price Range£5,000 – £69,000
- Total Sales Tracked55
Recent sales
Showing latest 20£19,504
Collecting Cars · 2 Aug 2026
£42,750
Collecting Cars · 31 Jul 2026
£26,500
Collecting Cars · 26 Jul 2026
£5,750
the-market · 22 Jul 2026
£12,750
Collecting Cars · 23 Jun 2026
£19,500
Collecting Cars · 26 May 2026
£33,000
Collecting Cars · 12 May 2026
£12,250
Collecting Cars · 7 May 2026
£13,500
Collecting Cars · 6 Mar 2026
£19,000
Collecting Cars · 18 Feb 2026
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.