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Mercedes-Benz SLC keeps an estimated 62% of its original MSRP after 5 years — #279 of 684 cars VINdown tracks. See its full depreciation curve, cost per day, and best model year to buy.
Per VINdown's modeling, the Mercedes-Benz SLC retains an estimated 62% of its original MSRP after five years, ranking #279 of 684 cars we track. That is 7 points above the 55% five-year average for Luxury in its class, so it holds value better than most rivals.
Most of the loss lands early: the Mercedes-Benz SLC sheds about 8% of its original MSRP in year one alone. From roughly $49,950 it falls to around $30,969 by year five — a five-year loss near $18,981, about $10.40 a day in depreciation.
Because the steepest drop hits around year 2, a lightly-used Mercedes-Benz SLC bought at 2 years old lets the first owner absorb the worst of the depreciation while the curve flattens — usually the value sweet spot. Explore the full year-by-year curve, trims, and true cost of ownership in the Model Lab above.
It keeps an estimated about 62% of its original MSRP after five years — better than most among the 684 cars VINdown tracks (ranked #279).
From about $49,950 it drops to roughly $30,969 after five years — a loss near $18,981 (62% retained).
Around 2 years old: that is just past the steepest depreciation, so you skip the biggest drop while the value curve is flattening.