As of April 2026, the Mercedes-Benz SLK market has 786 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $12,885, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $8,995 and $15,996. Mercedes-Benz SLK prices have increased 94.7% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $7,700 to $14,995.
The typical Mercedes-Benz SLK on the market has 71,527 miles. Listings spend an average of 139 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mercedes-Benz SLK Pricing
A fair price for a Mercedes-Benz SLK in April 2026 is between $8,995 and $15,996 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $6,900 to $20,750 across 786 active listings.
Price Distribution (786 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$6,900
Budget / project cars
25th
$8,995
Below average price
Median (50th)
$12,885
Typical market price
75th
$15,996
Above average / premium
90th
$20,750
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $23,343, which is higher than the median, indicating that high-priced outliers (rare specifications, very low mileage, or concours-quality examples) pull the average up.
Price by Mileage
Mileage Range
Listings
Median Price
Under 10,000 mi
4
$22,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
41
$23,788
25,000 - 50,000 mi
158
$14,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
408
$12,995
100,000 - 150,000 mi
142
$8,995
Over 150,000 mi
27
$5,900
Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Trends
Mercedes-Benz SLK prices have increased 94.7% over the past quarter. In 2025-Q2, the median sale price was $14,995 across 1 sales, up from $7,700 in 2025-Q1.
On a year-over-year basis, Mercedes-Benz SLK prices are up 100.1% ($14,995 vs. $7,495 a year ago).
Mercedes-Benz SLK Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2023-Q2
22
$6,245
$6,425
2023-Q3
8
$5,600
$6,925
2023-Q4
8
$9,010
$9,431
2024-Q1
16
$7,495
$10,977
2024-Q2
5
$9,995
$10,384
2024-Q4
1
$11,900
$11,900
2025-Q1
1
$7,700
$7,700
2025-Q2
1
$14,995
$14,995
Best Value Mercedes-Benz SLK by Model Year
The 2002 Mercedes-Benz SLK offers the best value with a median price of $6,295 across 17 listings. The most expensive model year is 2016 at a median of $21,900.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1998
44
$9,490
$1,500
$17,995
1999
40
$9,745
$3,100
$14,995
2000
14
$9,950
$4,400
$11,498
2001
49
$6,975
$2,000
$15,000
2002
17
$6,295
$1,600
$8,000,000
2003
26
$7,995
$4,500
$14,000
2004
28
$9,799
$5,900
$19,999
2005
48
$11,997
$7,595
$20,977
2006
62
$9,960
$5,500
$29,988
2007
52
$12,770
$3,300
$24,950
2008
28
$9,495
$6,900
$15,800
2009
44
$11,997
$2,500
$22,995
2010
10
$15,600
$10,743
$19,900
2011
22
$14,987
$9,199
$18,000
2012
62
$14,995
$8,500
$23,900
2013
62
$14,950
$9,780
$24,900
2014
54
$15,694
$9,995
$25,995
2015
83
$18,995
$10,985
$43,950
2016
41
$21,900
$8,499
$30,888
Where to Buy a Mercedes-Benz SLK
The highest concentration of Mercedes-Benz SLK listings is in CA with 115 active listings, followed by FL (67), TX (61), VA (61), IL (43).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $9,988, while AZ has the highest at $16,939. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $6,951.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
115
$10,995
FL
67
$12,500
TX
61
$12,660
VA
61
$12,990
IL
43
$14,450
NC
40
$10,999
OH
39
$12,995
AZ
33
$16,939
PA
28
$14,999
WA
27
$12,970
Mercedes-Benz SLK Market Velocity
Mercedes-Benz SLK listings spend an average of 139 days on market. This is a slow-moving market. Listings tend to sit for extended periods, giving buyers significant negotiating power. Sellers should be realistic on pricing and patient.
The median time on market is 54 days. The lower median suggests most cars sell relatively quickly, while a smaller number of overpriced listings drag up the average.
Mercedes-Benz SLK Buyer's Guide Summary
Fair price range: $8,995 to $15,996. The median is $12,885. Anything below $8,995 is a strong value; above $15,996 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending up: Mercedes-Benz SLK prices have risen 94.7% recently. Buying sooner may save money if the trend continues.
Best value year: The 2002 model year has the lowest median price at $6,295, making it the most accessible entry point into Mercedes-Benz SLK ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 139 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 6 marketplaces including eBay Motors, Bring a Trailer, Cars & Bids,
AutoTrader, CarGurus, Cars.com, Facebook Marketplace, Classic.com, and Hagerty Marketplace.
Updated daily by CarSearch.Pro's automated pipeline.
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