Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake (X218)
2012–2018
Lowest price
£17,410
Since 2020
Median price
£20,249
Since 2020 · n=3
Highest price
£29,751
Since 2020
Sold cars
3
All time
Sell-through
100%
Of 3 lots

Based on 3 verified auction results
£20,249
Market value · recent verified sales
+14.5%
12-month change
Hold or Wait
Appreciating but pace slowing. Patient buyers may find better entry.
Median sold price up 14.5% over the last 12 months. Hold if owned; chasing the trend at peak carries risk.
MSRP
—
Collectibility
3/10
Modest Demand
3-Year Forecast
£20,249
+0%
5-Year Forecast
£20,249
+0%
Estimates based on 3 verified United Kingdom sales.
Market scores
24
Desirability
Thin
30
Liquidity
Good
70
Resale Outlook
Marque analyst note
The Mercedes-Benz CLS Shooting Brake X218 in the UK market sits at a median of £20,249, having gained 14.5 percent over the past twelve months against a modest sample of three transactions. This uptick is unusual for a car classified as depreciating modern stock, though the low confidence rating and thin liquidity warrant caution in drawing broader conclusions from the trend.
The collectibility profile ranks as "Modest Demand" with a score of 3, reflecting limited enthusiast interest in this body style relative to the sedan variant. Desirability remains low, which typically constrains both pricing momentum and buyer competition. The absence of active listings reinforces the thin market, suggesting buyers face genuine scarcity rather than strong supply dynamics.
With only three sales tracked over twelve months, liquidity is too sparse to establish reliable condition or mileage norms for the segment. This thinness also means that individual transactions can skew median figures, limiting predictive value for either buyer or seller positioning.
Base projections hold the median flat at £20,249 through both three and five years, reflecting the underlying depreciation trajectory typical of modern Mercedes variants without collectible status. The recent year-on-year appreciation appears cyclical rather than foundational, driven by scarcity and individual purchase timing rather than sustained market revaluation. Holding positions may be reasonable until supply dynamics or enthusiast appetite shift materially.
Depreciation Benchmark
- Current avg value£20,249
- Annual appr. rate+14.5%/yr
- Segment average−10 to −25%/yr (early years)
Est. Annual Ownership Costs
- Insurance (agreed value)£450
- Maintenance£900
- Storage£2,400
- Depreciation— (appreciating)
- Total annual cost£3,750
Market Liquidity
- Active Listings0
- Sales Last 12 Months0
- Sell-Through0%
Market Snapshot
- Active Listings0
- Avg Sale Price£22,470
- Avg Mileage at Sale—
- Recent Price Range£17,410 – £29,751
- Total Sales Tracked3
Recent sales
Indicative only — not investment advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future value.