For the same model year, dealers ask 9 points more than private sellers; GA is the cheapest state at -9% and AZ the priciest at +20%; a four-wheel drive ML-Class asks +10% against the median of its model year.
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class price by model year
| Year | Typical price | Spread | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 1.7× | 33 | |
| 2014 | 1.6× | 42 | |
| 2013 | 2.1× | 33 | |
| 2012 | 1.6× | 44 | |
| 2011 | — | 23 | |
| 2010 | — | 9 | |
| 2009 | — | 14 | |
| 2008 | — | 7 | |
| 2007 | — | 10 | |
| 2006 | — | 9 | |
| 2005 | — | 28 | |
| 2004 | — | 13 | |
| 2003 | — | 6 | |
| 2002 | — | 12 | |
| 2001 | — | 8 | |
| 2000 | — | 10 | |
| 1999 | — | 5 |
Dealer or private seller
On the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class the dealer markup works out at 9% over a private sale of the same year.
| Seller | Listings | vs median year | Average asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private seller | 425 | +1.9% | $6,351 |
| Dealer | 277 | +10.6% | $8,757 |
How fast price falls with mileage
Measured on the 2012 ML-Class, the model year with the most listings, so age does not mix in. Between the 100–125k and 175–200k bands the asking price falls 22%.
| Mileage | Price drop | Listings |
|---|---|---|
| 100–125k miles | 14 | |
| 125–150k miles | 48 | |
| 150–175k miles | 10 | |
| 175–200k miles | 11 |
Which options hold value
The single biggest swing on a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class is drivetrain: 4WD asks +10% against the median of its own model year.
| Item | Option | Listings | vs median year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drivetrain | Four-wheel drive | 466 | +9.5% |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive | 82 | -1.0% |
| Fuel | Gas | 608 | +5.9% |
| Fuel | Diesel | 78 | +1.2% |
Where it's cheaper
States where the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class asks least and most, measured against the national median for each model year. Most expensive is AZ at +20%, cheapest GA at -9% — 29 points apart, which on a $6,995 car is roughly $2,043.
| State | Listings | vs national median |
|---|---|---|
| GA | 31 | |
| MN | 52 | |
| TX | 39 | |
| FL | 74 | |
| CA | 226 | |
| NC | 24 | |
| WA | 56 | |
| OR | 42 | |
| CO | 43 | |
| AZ | 22 |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does a used Mercedes-Benz ML-Class cost?
The median asking price is $6,995 across 825 live listings. A 1999 asks about $2,500 and a 2015 about $10,999. The most listed year is 2012, at $8,350.
Is it cheaper to buy a ML-Class from a private seller?
Yes. Against the median for the same model year, dealers ask 10.6% above and private sellers 1.9% above, a gap of about $957 on a 2015 at $10,999.
How much value does a ML-Class lose per 25,000 miles?
About 6% of the asking price for every 25,000 miles on the 2012 ML-Class, measured from the 125–150k band to the 175–200k band. To price one car by its year and mileage, use the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class valuation tool.
Where is the cheapest place to buy a ML-Class?
Of the states with enough listings, GA asks least at -9.4% against the national median, and AZ most at +19.8%. On the typical $6,995 ML-Class that spread is about $2,043.
Why do ML-Class prices for the same year vary so much?
Among 33 listings of the 2013 ML-Class, the priciest tenth asks 2.1× what the cheapest tenth does: $15,000 against $6,995.
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