A 2004 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class still asks 200% of what a 2009 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 60 sedans we price, that ranks #1, above the 77% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 3 (−41.2%), after which losses ease to about 32.8% a year. Mileage costs it 54%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 115 listings.
Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class value by year
The newest CLK-Class at under half the 2007 price is the 1999, with a median asking price of $2,499 (42% of it).
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $2,900 | $7,500 | 3 | |
| 2008 | $4,250 | $11,995 | 9 | |
| 2007 | $5,600 | $10,850 | 13 | |
| 2006 | $2,950 | $9,600 | 5 | |
| 2005 | $2,900 | $7,999 | 24 | |
| 2004 | $3,500 | $9,995 | 12 | |
| 2003 | $1,000 | $7,950 | 9 | |
| 2002 | $3,200 | $8,800 | 9 | |
| 2001 | $3,950 | $11,000 | 12 | |
| 2000 | $1,800 | $6,977 | 9 | |
| 1999 | $1,800 | $5,888 | 7 | |
| 1998 | $7,995 | $7,995 | 3 |
How the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class depreciates
The newest Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class has a median asking price of $2,995; a 11-year-older one runs about $7,995 — roughly -167% lost over 11 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Adjust your Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class about 54% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $5,600, selling private-party nets about $5,950, and a lot asks near $10,850 — a $5,250 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the CLK-Class costs a median 26% more from a dealer than from a private seller, across the 8 recent model years with enough of both. Title, state and mileage effects are on the Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $5,400 (9) | $7,990 (5) | +48% |
| 2008 | $7,700 (16) | $9,448 (10) | +23% |
| 2007 | $7,800 (21) | $6,325 (20) | −19% |
| 2006 | $4,750 (20) | $8,900 (9) | +87% |
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Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,499 to $8,995 across 12 model years. A 2007 is worth about $5,950, the median of 13 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class's value?
Among CLK-Classs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $12,000, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $3,400; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 54%.
Which Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class year is the best value?
The newest CLK-Class at under half the 2007 price is the 1999, with a median asking price of $2,499 (42% of it).
Is a Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 26% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
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