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Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (W140)

1991–1999

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  • Lowest price

    £5,125

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    £8,270

    Since 2020 · n=4

  • Highest price

    £11,111

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    4

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 4 lots

Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe

Based on 4 verified auction results

HOLDAppreciatinglow confidence

£8,270

Market value · recent verified sales

+19.0%

12-month change

Hold or Wait

Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.

Median sold price up 19.0% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.

MSRP

—

Collectibility

5/10

Collectible

3-Year Forecast

£12,456

+51%

5-Year Forecast

£14,268

+73%

Estimates based on 4 verified United Kingdom sales.

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Market scores

36

Desirability

Thin

30

Liquidity

Excellent

85

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Built ≤ 1995

    −£3,697-45%

    4 with · 3 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 S-Class Coupe W140 has climbed to a median of £8,270 in the UK market, up 19 percent year-on-year, though the signal remains a measured HOLD given the thin trading environment.

Transaction activity is sparse: only four sales have been tracked over the past twelve months, which limits confidence in price signals and makes it difficult for buyers to gauge genuine market momentum. This scarcity of data points underscores the thinness of liquidity in this segment.

The W140 coupe occupies a stable modern-classic tier, occupying the space between workaday used cars and recognized investment collectibles. Desirability remains low relative to its contemporaries, which constrains both buyer interest and price support at auctions and private sales.

Base projections suggest modest but steady appreciation ahead: the median could reach £12,456 within three years (a 50.6 percent gain) and £14,268 by year five (72.5 percent), assuming current market conditions persist. These trajectories reflect the car's slow accumulation of age-related scarcity rather than surging collector demand.

Prospective buyers and holders should recognize that appreciation depends on the W140 coupe remaining mechanically sound and retaining originality as it ages into its late thirties. Any widespread mechanical issues or market shifts toward newer electric alternatives could dampen these forecasts. With no active listings currently available, availability is a tangible constraint for interested parties.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg value£8,270
  • Annual appr. rate+19.0%/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£900
  • Storage£2,400
  • Depreciation— (appreciating)
  • Total annual cost£3,750
This car has historically appreciated — carrying cost is offset by value growth, not eroded by depreciation.

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings0
  • Sales Last 12 Months1
  • Sell-Through25%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings0
  • Avg Sale Price£8,194
  • Avg Mileage at Sale—
  • Recent Price Range£5,125 – £11,111
  • Total Sales Tracked4

Recent sales

  • £7,340

    the-market · 24 Oct 2025

  • £11,111

    the-market · 30 Jul 2025

  • £5,125

    Collecting Cars · 4 Oct 2024

  • £9,200

    Collecting Cars · 24 Sept 2023

Common questions

What is a Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (W140) worth in 2026?

The current United Kingdom market median is £8,270, based on 4 verified auction sales. Recent sales ranged from £5,125 to £11,111.

Is the Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (W140) going up in value?

Over the last 12 months its United Kingdom median moved +19.0%. Past movement is not a guarantee of future value.

How many Mercedes-Benz S-Class Coupe (W140)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.