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What is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth?

Our estimate for a 5-year-old Mercedes-Benz V-Class in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.

Retail value today
R 892 218
R 811 918 to R 972 518
Trade-in offer
R 785 152
what a dealer would pay
Cost new (est.)
R 1 919 537
2021 launch pricing
Value kept
46%
R 1 027 319 depreciated

The 2021 V-Class on its value curve

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The marker shows where a 2021 model sits today: 5 years in, 54% of the new price already gone. The steep part of the curve is behind it; from here it sheds value at roughly 13% a year.

If you buy it now

Fair buy price (retail)R 892 218
Worth in 1 yearR 773 184
Worth in 3 yearsR 566 968
3-year cost of ownership (depreciation)R 325 250
±Monthly financedR 15 595/m

Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.

Is one year newer worth it?

Model yearEst. retailStep up costs
2022R 1 086 205See value →
2021 (this page)R 892 218+R 193 987 to newest
2020R 732 876+R 353 329 to newestSee value →

2021 Mercedes-Benz V-Class: common questions

What is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth in South Africa?

Around R 892 218 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 972 518 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 811 918. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 785 152.

Is a 2021 Mercedes-Benz V-Class a good buy now?

It has already absorbed 54% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 892 218 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 325 250 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 2021 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cost new?

About R 1 919 537 at launch pricing in 2021 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 46% of that.

What would financing a 2021 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cost monthly?

At R 892 218 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 15 595 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.