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Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

1961–1971

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  • Lowest price

    £6,600

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £31,875

    Since 2020 · n=6

  • Highest price

    £134,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    6

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 6 lots

Mercedes-Benz W111 Coupe

Based on 6 verified auction results

HOLDStablehigh confidence

£31,875

Market value · recent verified sales

+2.1%

12-month change

Fair Entry

Stable prices. Negotiate on spec and condition.

Prices have been flat (+2.1%). No strong directional signal.

MSRP

Collectibility

6/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£33,478

+5%

5-Year Forecast

£34,009

+7%

Estimates based on 6 verified United Kingdom sales.

Market scores

50

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Moderate

50

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1970

    £13,166-41%

    11 with · 4 without · low 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 W111 Coupe is trading at a median of £31,875 in the UK market, with a modest 2.1 percent gain over the past 12 months. The HOLD signal reflects a stable but cautious outlook, consistent with the car's appreciating-classic classification and moderate desirability profile.

Liquidity remains thin, with only six transactions tracked over the past year and no active listings currently on the market. This scarcity of supply has historically supported steady pricing, though it also means buyers and sellers should expect extended search timelines and limited room for negotiation.

The W111 Coupe occupies a collectible tier with moderate appeal among enthusiasts, positioned between mass-market classics and tier-one investment pieces. Its mid-range collectibility score reflects the model's engineering heritage and styling significance, though it lacks the star power of rarer Mercedes variants from the same era.

Looking ahead, the base case projects appreciation to £33,478 by year three, representing a 5 percent total climb. Over five years, the projection rises to £34,009, or 6.7 percent above current levels, suggesting steady but unspectacular gains driven by the model's stable collectible status and general scarcity.

The combination of thin liquidity, modest growth trajectory, and fair-entry positioning suggests this market has found equilibrium. Potential buyers should view current pricing as reasonable but unremarkable, with returns contingent on finding well-maintained examples and having patience to match with the right collector.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£31,875
  • Annual appr. rate+2.1%/yr
  • Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked16
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared16 (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)£450
  • Maintenance£1,500
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£4,350
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months2
  • Sell-Through33%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£45,892
  • Avg Mileage at Sale
  • Recent Price Range£6,600 – £134,000
  • Total Sales Tracked6

Recent sales

Showing latest 6
  • £28,750

    Collecting Cars · 22 Apr 2026

  • £35,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Aug 2025

  • £134,000

    Collecting Cars · 18 Mar 2025

  • £6,600

    Collecting Cars · 28 Feb 2025

  • £10,500

    Collecting Cars · 25 Jun 2024

  • £60,500

    Collecting Cars · 9 Feb 2024

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