A 2011 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class still asks 77% of what a 2016 one does — that's how much value it holds after 5 years. Among 20 coupes we price, that ranks #6, above the 61% class median. The steepest single-year drop comes at year 6 (−50%). Mileage costs it 60%: the same car reads 100k–150k instead of Under 40k miles. Calculated from 136 listings.
Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class value by year
A 2006 and a 2005 ask almost the same, $7,995 against $7,990, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
| Year | Trade-in | Median | Dealer | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $16,995 | $31,477 | 8 | |
| 2015 | $12,988 | $17,545 | 3 | |
| 2014 | $12,495 | $18,799 | 6 | |
| 2013 | $13,700 | $29,900 | 5 | |
| 2012 | $9,900 | $15,710 | 6 | |
| 2011 | $9,900 | $20,095 | 7 | |
| 2010 | $5,800 | $15,950 | 8 | |
| 2009 | $5,750 | $24,000 | 9 | |
| 2008 | $4,000 | $9,800 | 5 | |
| 2007 | $3,500 | $7,995 | 5 | |
| 2006 | $6,000 | $17,995 | 16 | |
| 2005 | $5,200 | $11,800 | 11 | |
| 2004 | $2,250 | $11,500 | 4 | |
| 2003 | $3,999 | $18,999 | 13 | |
| 2002 | $3,000 | $13,500 | 9 | |
| 2001 | $4,950 | $8,991 | 7 | |
| 2000 | $6,300 | $15,000 | 4 | |
| 1999 | $2,000 | $6,400 | 3 | |
| 1998 | $2,950 | $9,900 | 7 |
How the Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class depreciates
The newest Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class has a median asking price of $19,500; a 18-year-older one runs about $6,250 — roughly 68% lost over 18 years (compare the typical depreciation curve by age).
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Adjust your Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class value for mileage
Crossing 100k miles costs a Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class about 60% of its under-40k asking price:
Trade-in, private-party & dealer price
For a 2006 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class: a dealer trade-in offer is around $6,000, selling private-party nets about $7,995, and a lot asks near $17,995 — a $11,995 spread on the same car.
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How much is a Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class worth?
It depends mostly on the model year: in our listings the median asking price runs from $3,000 to $19,500 across 19 model years. A 2006 is worth about $7,995, the median of 16 listings.
How much does mileage cut a Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class's value?
Among SLK-Classs from the last eight model years, those with under 40,000 miles ask a median $24,498, and those with 100,000 to 150,000 miles ask $9,900; crossing 100,000 miles alone costs about 60%.
Which Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class year is the best value?
A 2006 and a 2005 ask almost the same, $7,995 against $7,990, so the newer year costs next to nothing extra.
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