Mercedes-Benz CL-Class
For the Mercedes-Benz CL-Class market, this is a low-confidence read due to thin data. The market shows an appreciation momentum of 70.54 alongside an overvaluation score of 68.08, while liquidity is low at 36.2. Forecasts indicate a flat direction across 6, 12, and 24 months, each with a 0.5 probability.
What It's Actually Worth
Blended value of a standard 11 yr, 7k mi example, ~$20.1K now. The green line weighs confirmed auction sales most heavily (the amber dots — what cars actually hammered for), blends in fast-selling "just-missed" listings, and lightly smooths out month-to-month composition noise.
Did our model work? 22% direction calls right
Each faint amber line is a forecast we would have made at that point in the past (12-mo horizon), drawn against what actually happened (blue). Over 9 scored forecasts: 22% got the direction right, median value error ±2524%.
Walk-forward: each ghost uses only data available at that date — no hindsight. Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.
Auction Scorecard live
Live now — calling it before the gavel
We're currently tracking 8 open auctions in this market. Here's our predicted hammer range for each — check back after they close.
| Closes | Car | Source | Our predicted range |
|---|---|---|---|
| open | 2012 · 50k mi | ebay | $10.6K–$38.0K ($20.1K) |
| open | 2012 · 52k mi | classic | $5.6K–$20.2K ($10.6K) |
| open | 2012 · 78k mi | classic | $5.6K–$20.0K ($10.6K) |
| open | 2011 · 152k mi | classic | $5.6K–$20.0K ($10.6K) |
| open | 2009 · 40k mi | classic | $5.6K–$20.0K ($10.6K) |
| open | 2008 · 110k mi | classic | $5.6K–$20.0K ($10.6K) |
| open | 2006 · 75k mi | classic | $5.6K–$20.0K ($10.6K) |
| open | 2003 · 45k mi | classic | $5.6K–$20.0K ($10.6K) |
No-lookahead: predictions are made before each auction closes; the scorecard grades confirmed sold auctions only (no-sales excluded). A modeled estimate, not a guarantee. Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.
Where We Think It's Headed
Probability and range, not a single number. Wider = less certain (not bigger gains).
| Horizon | Direction | Probability | Confidence | Past accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 mo | FLAT | 50% | Low | 67% |
| 12 mo | FLAT | 50% | Low | 22% |
| 24 mo | FLAT | 50% | Low | — |
Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.
Lead Indicator Forecast
Some indicators move before this market does. 10Y-2Y Yield Spread has historically led it by about 17 months — so its recent move implies where prices head next (dashed). The solid green line is actual value through today; the shaded path is what the lead implies.
If You’d Bought in 2009
$100K invested 2009-03 → today (17.4 yrs), this car vs where else you could've put the money. Rebased to 100 at the start; the dashed line is inflation (break-even).
What This Market Follows
Specialty-car prices don't move in a vacuum. These economic indicators have historically led this market — tap one to see it shifted forward by its lead time, overlaid on the value line.
10Y-2Y Yield Spread leads by about 17 months (moves with this market, correlation 0.84). Shown shifted forward 17 months so its turns line up with the market's.
Why We Think This
Current Inventory Snapshot
Comparable Markets
| Market | Undervaluation | Appreciation | Liquidity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aston Martin Lagonda | 13 | 74 | — |
| Aston Martin Lagonda Volante | 72 | 41 | — |
| Bentley Continental (S1, S2, S3) | 63 | 69 | 59 |
| Buick Riviera | 53 | 53 | 44 |
| Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class | 68 | 66 | 42 |
| Bentley Continental GT (2004-2011) | 50 | 53 | 47 |
Recent Signals & Alerts
- vin returned higher VIN relisted +$4,984 vs prior
- vin returned lower VIN relisted $-8,980 vs prior
- vin returned higher VIN relisted +$4,984 vs prior
- vin returned lower VIN relisted $-8,980 vs prior
- vin returned higher VIN relisted +$4,984 vs prior
- vin returned lower VIN relisted $-4,502 vs prior
Data-backed market intelligence, not a guaranteed prediction. Figures are modeled estimates from asking prices, sold comps, and public economic indicators; they can be wrong. Not financial advice.