Depreciation & used values · Saloon
Mercedes-Benz S-Class depreciation
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses about 48% of its value in its first three years. From a list price of £118,500, a 2023 example with around 32,000 miles on the clock is worth about £53,350 today. The year-by-year table below values every age of S-Class at its typical mileage, from the same model behind its full profile.
How this curve is built — the level is pinned to a researched used-market price for this model (AutoTrader median, 2023 at 30k miles). The curve shape itself is a segment-level model shared with similar cars, not a per-model measurement, so treat the year-on-year pattern as indicative and the anchored year as the firm point.
Value by registration year
What a used S-Class is worth, year by year
Each row values that year's S-Class at its typical mileage (10,683 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 | £114,150 | £101,250–£127,050 | 96% |
| 2025 | 1 yr | 10,500 | £79,350 | £70,050–£88,600 | 70% |
| 2024 | 2 yrs | 21,500 | £65,050 | £57,200–£72,900 | 59% |
| 2023 | 3 yrs | 32,000 | £53,350 | £46,700–£60,000 | 51% |
| 2022 | 4 yrs | 42,500 | £43,700 | £38,100–£49,350 | 44% |
| 2021 | 5 yrs | 53,500 | £35,800 | £31,050–£40,550 | 38% |
| 2020 | 6 yrs | 64,000 | £29,300 | £25,300–£33,300 | 35% |
| 2019 | 7 yrs | 75,000 | £23,900 | £20,550–£27,250 | 29% |
| 2018 | 8 yrs | 85,500 | £19,650 | £16,800–£22,500 | 25% |
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 S-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 — depreciation is moderating
- Loses about 14% a year around 3 years old
- UK numbers shrinking (-3.5% year on year)
- Reliability 83/100
S-Class depreciation — quick answers
How much does a Mercedes-Benz S-Class depreciate?
The Mercedes-Benz S-Class loses about 48% of its value in the first three years. A 2023 example with around 32,000 miles is worth about £53,350 today.
What is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class worth?
A 2023 Mercedes-Benz S-Class at a typical 32,000 miles is worth about £53,350 — likely between £46,700 and £60,000 depending on condition and history.
When is the best time to buy or sell a Mercedes-Benz S-Class?
Fair value — depreciation is moderating. It loses about 13.7% a year around 3 years old.