Depreciation & used values · Coupe
Mercedes-Benz CLA depreciation
The Mercedes-Benz CLA loses about 36% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £41,000, a 2023 example with around 28,500 miles on the clock is worth about £19,800 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of CLA at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used CLA is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's CLA at its typical mileage (9,544 miles a year). The headline is the midpoint of a private sale and a dealer forecourt price; the range reflects condition and history.
| Reg year | Age | Typical miles | Est. value | Likely range | Of new price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | <1 yr | 5,000 | £34,750 | £31,800–£37,700 | 85% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 9,500 | £28,300 | £25,800–£30,850 | 72% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 19,000 | £23,900 | £21,650–£26,100 | 63% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 28,500 | £19,800 | £17,900–£21,750 | 54% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 38,000 | £17,400 | £15,650–£19,150 | 50% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 47,500 | £15,150 | £13,550–£16,700 | 47% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 57,500 | £12,400 | £11,050–£13,800 | 41% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 67,000 | £10,250 | £9,100–£11,400 | 36% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 76,500 | £8,650 | £7,650–£9,700 | 32% |
Values are the Forecourt model's estimate at each age's typical mileage, not offers. For a specific mileage, trim and region, use the full CLA profile →
The depreciation curve
Share of original value retained by age (to 8 years). The same curve drives the interactive chart on the profile.
Best time to buy or sell
Buy — Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it
- Loses about 7% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 3 years
- UK numbers growing (+12.0% year on year)
- Reliability 78/100
CLA depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Mercedes-Benz CLA depreciate?
The Mercedes-Benz CLA loses about 36% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 28,500 miles is worth about £19,800 today.
What is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA worth?
A 2023 Mercedes-Benz CLA at a typical 28,500 miles is worth about £19,800 — likely between £17,900 and £21,750 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Mercedes-Benz CLA?
Past the steep drop — most of the depreciation is behind it. It loses about 7.2% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 3 years.