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What is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth?

Our estimate for a 15-year-old Mercedes-Benz V-Class in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.

Retail value today
R 112 073
R 101 986 to R 122 160
Trade-in offer
R 98 624
what a dealer would pay
Cost new (est.)
R 1 123 756
2011 launch pricing
Value kept
10%
R 1 011 683 depreciated

The 2011 V-Class on its value curve

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The marker shows where a 2011 model sits today: 15 years in, 90% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 14% a year.

If you buy it now

Fair buy price (retail)R 112 073
Worth in 1 yearR 95 971
Worth in 3 yearsR 70 374
3-year cost of ownership (depreciation)R 41 699
±Monthly financedR 1 959/m

Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.

Is one year newer worth it?

Model yearEst. retailStep up costs
2012R 138 075See value →
2011 (this page)R 112 073+R 26 002 to newest

2011 Mercedes-Benz V-Class: common questions

What is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth in South Africa?

Around R 112 073 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 122 160 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 101 986. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 98 624.

Is a 2011 Mercedes-Benz V-Class a good buy now?

It has already absorbed 90% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 112 073 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 41 699 more. As a premium (established) model, its steepest losses are behind it, which is exactly when this kind of car makes the most financial sense used.

What did a 2011 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cost new?

About R 1 123 756 at launch pricing in 2011 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 10% of that.

What would financing a 2011 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cost monthly?

At R 112 073 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 1 959 per month before fees and insurance. Shorter terms suit used cars better; run your own numbers in the value calculator.

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Estimates modelled from list pricing and our SA depreciation tiers; condition, mileage, spec and region move real prices. Not a valuation or an offer.