What is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth?
Our estimate for a 3-year-old Mercedes-Benz V-Class in average condition with typical mileage, on 2026 market pricing.
The 2023 V-Class on its value curve
The marker shows where a 2023 model sits today: 3 years in, 38% 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 1 322 369 |
| Worth in 1 year | R 1 145 947 |
| Worth in 3 years | R 860 573 |
| 3-year cost of ownership (depreciation) | R 461 796 |
| ±Monthly financed | R 23 113/m |
Depreciation only; fuel, insurance and maintenance excluded.
Is one year newer worth it?
| Model year | Est. retail | Step up costs | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | R 1 591 037 | — | See value → |
| 2023 (this page) | R 1 322 369 | +R 268 668 to newest | |
| 2022 | R 1 086 205 | +R 504 832 to newest | See value → |
2023 Mercedes-Benz V-Class: common questions
What is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz V-Class worth in South Africa?
Around R 1 322 369 as a retail asking price, with clean low-mileage examples reaching R 1 441 382 and higher-mileage cars closer to R 1 203 356. A dealer trade-in offer would sit near R 1 163 685.
Is a 2023 Mercedes-Benz V-Class a good buy now?
It has already absorbed 38% of its new-car depreciation. If you buy at R 1 322 369 and keep it three years, expect it to shed roughly R 461 796 more. As a premium (established) model, it holds value well for its age, so you are paying for retention you will largely get back.
What did a 2023 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cost new?
About R 2 136 493 at launch pricing in 2023 (our estimate, deflated from today's list price). It has kept 62% of that.
What would financing a 2023 Mercedes-Benz V-Class cost monthly?
At R 1 322 369 over 72 months at 11.75% with 10% down, roughly R 23 113 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.