What is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth?
Our estimate for a 10-year-old Mercedes-Benz V-Class in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2016 V-Class on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2016 model sits today: 10 years in, 78% 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 318 106 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 272 402 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 199 749 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 118 357 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 5 560/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | R 391 910 | — | See value → |
| 2016 (this page) | R 318 106 | +R 73 804 to newest | |
| 2015 | R 258 201 | +R 133 709 to newest | See value → |
2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class: common questions
What is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth in South Africa?
Around R 318 106 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 346 736 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 289 476. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 279 933.
Is a 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 78% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 318 106 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 118 357 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 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cost new?
About R 1 468 704 at launch pricing in 2016 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 22% of that.
What would financing a 2016 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cost monthly?
At R 318 106 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 5 560 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.