Mercedes-Benz W108/W109
1965–1972
Lowest price
US$15,251
Since 2020
Median price
US$77,000
Since 2020 · n=5
Highest price
US$264,000
Since 2020
Sold cars
5
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 5 lots

Based on 5 verified auction results
US$70,500
Market value · recent verified sales
-25.0%
12-month change
Wait or Sell
Prices declining. Sellers should consider acting; buyers should wait.
Median sold price down 25.0% over the last 12 months. Loss is likely to continue, especially for this segment.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
6/10
Collectible
3-Year Forecast
US$36,920
-48%
5-Year Forecast
US$30,413
-57%
Estimates based on 5 verified United States sales.
Market scores
48
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Poor
10
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Mercedes-Benz W108/W109 market in the US has contracted sharply, with the median price falling to $70,500 and a year-over-year decline of 25 percent. The sell signal reflects weakness across the tracked sample, though the medium confidence rating suggests price volatility remains a factor in a thin trading environment.
Liquidity is severely constrained, with only five sales recorded over the past twelve months and zero active listings at present. This sparse transaction volume limits pricing confidence and means buyers and sellers should expect extended marketing windows and wide bid-ask spreads.
The W108/W109 holds collectible status on the strength of its automotive heritage, but moderate desirability and an uncertain production data footprint keep it in the middle tier of classic Mercedes appeal. Condition and originality likely drive value more sharply here than for higher-tier models, given the segment's heterogeneity.
The three-year base projection indicates a decline to $36,920, a drop of 47.6 percent from current levels. The five-year outlook extends that pressure further, with prices potentially reaching $30,413, representing a cumulative loss of 56.9 percent. These forecasts reflect sustained headwinds in collector demand and suggest a market in structural adjustment rather than temporary pullback.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg valueUS$70,500
- Annual appr. rate-25.0%/yr
- Segment average+3.0 to +9.5%/yr
Vehicle History Signals
- Auction lots tracked8
- Damage or salvage declared0 (0.0%)
- No damage declared8 (100.0%)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)US$600
- MaintenanceUS$2,010
- StorageUS$3,220
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual costUS$5,830
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months3
- Sell-Through60%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale PriceUS$99,450
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price RangeUS$15,251 – US$264,000
- Total Sales Tracked5
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.