Depreciation & used values · Saloon
Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciation
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses about 44% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £65,000, a 2023 example with around 34,000 miles on the clock is worth about £27,950 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of E-Class at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
Value by registration year
What a used E-Class is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's E-Class at its typical mileage (11,254 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 | 5,500 | £58,350 | £53,400–£63,350 | 90% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 11,500 | £43,550 | £39,700–£47,450 | 70% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 22,500 | £34,950 | £31,700–£38,200 | 59% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 34,000 | £27,950 | £25,250–£30,650 | 50% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 45,000 | £23,950 | £21,550–£26,400 | 45% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 56,500 | £21,850 | £19,550–£24,150 | 44% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 67,500 | £18,400 | £16,400–£20,400 | 39% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 79,000 | £15,600 | £13,850–£17,400 | 35% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 90,000 | £12,900 | £11,400–£14,400 | 31% |
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 E-Class 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
Hold — Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot
- Loses about 9% a year around 3 years old
- Steepest losses are over by about 4 years
- UK numbers shrinking (-4.0% year on year)
- Reliability 69/100
E-Class depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Mercedes-Benz E-Class depreciate?
The Mercedes-Benz E-Class loses about 44% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 34,000 miles is worth about £27,950 today.
What is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class worth?
A 2023 Mercedes-Benz E-Class at a typical 34,000 miles is worth about £27,950 — likely between £25,250 and £30,650 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Mercedes-Benz E-Class?
Fair value — the 4-year mark is the sweet spot. It loses about 9.1% a year around 3 years old, with the steepest losses over by roughly 4 years.