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Mercedes-Benz SL (R107)

1971–1989

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  • Lowest price

    US$3,900

    Since 2020

  • Median price

    US$24,500

    Since 2020 · n=111

  • Highest price

    US$201,000

    Since 2020

  • Sold cars

    111

    All time

  • Sell-through

    100%

    Of 111 lots

Mercedes-Benz SL

Based on 111 verified auction results

BUYBottomed Outhigh confidence

US$24,500

Market value · recent verified sales

-4.1%

12-month change

Strong Buy

Trend favours buyers right now. Move while supply is loose.

Price has settled around current levels after a decline (12-mo change -4.1%). Often a buy window before recovery.

MSRP

Collectibility

3/10

Modest Demand

3-Year Forecast

US$24,500

+0%

5-Year Forecast

US$24,500

+0%

Market scores

80

Desirability

Good

75

Liquidity

Moderate

40

Resale Outlook

Option premiums

What every option is worth.

  • Limited-slip diff

    +US$13,118+54%

    37 with · 143 without · high confidence

  • Built ≤ 1986

    US$9,326-38%

    101 with · 74 without · high confidence

  • Manual gearbox

    US$4,291-18%

    3 with · 90 without · low confidence

  • Hardtop included

    US$2,173-9%

    47 with · 133 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 settled at a median of $24,500 in the US market, down 4.1 percent over the past 12 months, but recent price action and supply levels suggest the model may have found a floor. The buy signal reflects a bottoming-out phase after a mild decline, supported by strong underlying desirability metrics and good market liquidity.

Over the past year, 56 R107s changed hands in our tracked sample, providing a solid foundation for valuation confidence. The broader historical dataset of 111 total transactions indicates consistent buyer interest in this segment, though the modest collectibility score reflects the model's 237,000-unit production run—a large figure that constrains rarity appreciation compared to lower-volume competitors.

Typical transacted examples carry around 55,400 miles, positioning the R107 in the well-used but functional range. This mileage profile aligns with the model's positioning as a stable modern classic rather than a pristine investment piece, and condition variance remains a primary driver of final sale prices.

The three-year and five-year projections both indicate price stability at the current $24,500 median, suggesting the market views this level as equilibrium. While upside appreciation appears muted over the near to medium term, the stable outlook combined with good liquidity and high desirability supports the risk-reward profile for buyers entering at current levels.

With only four active listings tracked against steady transaction velocity, supply tightness is not acute enough to trigger rapid appreciation, yet it is sufficient to maintain reasonable buyer-seller balance. The R107 remains a segment where patient acquisition at current pricing carries limited downside risk.

Depreciation Benchmark

  • Current avg valueUS$24,500
  • Annual appr. rate-4.1%/yr

Vehicle History Signals

  • Auction lots tracked186
  • Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
  • No damage declared186 (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)US$600
  • MaintenanceUS$1,210
  • StorageUS$3,220
  • DepreciationUS$1,470
  • Total annual costUS$6,500

For sale now · 4 live

All live deals

Market Liquidity

  • Active Listings4
  • Sales Last 12 Months108
  • Sell-Through97%

Market Snapshot

  • Active Listings4
  • Avg Sale PriceUS$30,655
  • Avg Mileage at Sale55,407 mi
  • Recent Price RangeUS$3,900 – US$201,000
  • Total Sales Tracked111

Recent sales

Showing latest 20
  • US$18,000

    Bring a Trailer · 16 Aug 2026

  • US$5,600

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$7,700

    mecum · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$42,500

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$35,000

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$19,000

    Bring a Trailer · 15 Aug 2026

  • US$19,138

    Bring a Trailer · 13 Aug 2026

  • US$20,000

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$8,200

    Bring a Trailer · 12 Aug 2026

  • US$36,001

    Bring a Trailer · 11 Aug 2026

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