A 2010 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class still asks 55% of what a 2015 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 72 suvs we price, that ranks #37, right at the class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 4 (−34.1%), after which losses ease to about 20.5% a year. Calculated from 254 listings.
Mercedes-Benz ML-Class value by year
The newest ML-Class at under half the 2015 price is the 2009, with a median asking price of $4,995 (45% of it). A 2015 and a 2014 ask almost the same, $10,995 against $10,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $8,300 | $14,000 | 26 | |
| 2014 | $8,450 | $13,763 | 38 | |
| 2013 | $6,995 | $16,950 | 25 | |
| 2012 | $6,390 | $10,800 | 36 | |
| 2011 | $2,200 | $8,500 | 23 | |
| 2010 | $4,300 | $9,988 | 11 | |
| 2009 | $3,500 | $7,200 | 17 | |
| 2008 | $3,600 | $6,995 | 8 | |
| 2007 | $1,000 | $8,999 | 9 | |
| 2006 | $1,200 | $4,800 | 10 | |
| 2005 | $2,995 | $5,000 | 3 | |
| 2004 | $3,295 | $4,500 | 3 | |
| 2003 | $2,950 | $3,800 | 6 | |
| 2002 | $2,000 | $3,880 | 14 | |
| 2001 | $2,000 | $5,900 | 5 | |
| 2000 | $1,500 | $4,900 | 8 | |
| 1999 | $1,495 | $4,900 | 5 | |
| 1998 | $1,800 | $4,800 | 7 |
How the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class depreciates
The newest Mercedes-Benz ML-Class has a median asking price of $10,995; a 17-year-older one runs about $3,500 — roughly 68% lost over 17 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $8,300, selling private-party nets about $10,995, and a lot asks near $14,000 — a $5,700 spread on the same car.
What sellers really ask, from our own listings: for the same model year, the ML-Class costs a median 12% 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 ML-Class price page.
| Model year | Private seller (listings) | Dealer (listings) | Dealer vs private |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | $11,000 (32) | $11,500 (43) | +5% |
| 2014 | $9,900 (38) | $10,995 (49) | +11% |
| 2013 | $10,000 (49) | $8,950 (35) | −10% |
| 2012 | $7,750 (35) | $8,825 (64) | +14% |
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Mercedes-Benz ML-Class value FAQ
How much is a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $2,500 to $10,995 across 18 model years. A 2015 is worth about $10,995, the median of 26 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class's value?
Among ML-Classs from the last eight model years, those with 40,000 to 100,000 miles ask a median $12,500, and those with over 150,000 miles ask $5,900.
Which Mercedes-Benz ML-Class year is the best value?
The newest ML-Class at under half the 2015 price is the 2009, with a median asking price of $4,995 (45% of it). A 2015 and a 2014 ask almost the same, $10,995 against $10,995, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
Is a Mercedes-Benz ML-Class cheaper from a dealer or a private seller?
Usually from a private seller: for the same model year, dealers ask a median 12% more, across 8 recent model years in our listings.
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