As of May 2026, the Mercedes-Benz SLK market has 946 active listings across 14 marketplaces tracked by CarSearch.Pro. The median asking price is $11,000, with the middle 50% of listings priced between $7,500 and $15,990. Mercedes-Benz SLK prices have decreased 92.5% over the past quarter, from a median sale price of $299,950 to $22,490.
The typical Mercedes-Benz SLK on the market has 77,000 miles. Listings spend an average of 143 days on market before selling or being removed.
Current Mercedes-Benz SLK Pricing
A fair price for a Mercedes-Benz SLK in May 2026 is between $7,500 and $15,990 (25th to 75th percentile). Prices range from $4,600 to $19,977 across 946 active listings.
Price Distribution (946 Active Listings)
Percentile
Price
Meaning
10th
$4,600
Budget / project cars
25th
$7,500
Below average price
Median (50th)
$11,000
Typical market price
75th
$15,990
Above average / premium
90th
$19,977
Top tier / low miles / rare spec
The average asking price is $12,240, 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
10
$14,995
10,000 - 25,000 mi
26
$19,900
25,000 - 50,000 mi
156
$14,995
50,000 - 100,000 mi
479
$11,999
100,000 - 150,000 mi
200
$7,500
Over 150,000 mi
60
$6,000
Mercedes-Benz SLK Price Trends
Mercedes-Benz SLK prices have decreased 92.5% over the past quarter. In 2025-Q4, the median sale price was $22,490 across 1 sales, down from $299,950 in 2025-Q3.
On a year-over-year basis, Mercedes-Benz SLK prices are up 89.0% ($22,490 vs. $11,900 a year ago).
Mercedes-Benz SLK Quarterly Sale Prices (Historical)
Quarter
Sales
Median Price
Average Price
2023-Q4
14
$9,998
$11,455
2024-Q1
19
$8,998
$12,401
2024-Q2
7
$15,699
$14,403
2024-Q4
1
$11,900
$11,900
2025-Q1
2
$21,617
$14,659
2025-Q2
1
$14,995
$14,995
2025-Q3
1
$299,950
$299,950
2025-Q4
1
$22,490
$22,490
Best Value Mercedes-Benz SLK by Model Year
The 2001 Mercedes-Benz SLK offers the best value with a median price of $6,350 across 71 listings. The most expensive model year is 2016 at a median of $19,995.
Median Price by Model Year
Year
Listings
Median Price
Min
Max
1997
2
$8,800
$8,800
$8,800
1998
66
$7,998
$1,000
$17,995
1999
51
$8,899
$1,200
$29,900
2000
19
$8,500
$1,500
$17,500
2001
71
$6,350
$1,000
$19,500
2002
30
$6,500
$2,000
$17,550
2003
36
$6,500
$3,000
$20,000
2004
32
$9,000
$3,450
$14,995
2005
71
$8,995
$3,000
$20,900
2006
104
$9,995
$3,500
$30,803
2007
67
$11,795
$1,500
$26,995
2008
26
$10,000
$4,500
$14,995
2009
36
$12,495
$1,800
$21,995
2010
22
$14,995
$1,000
$20,189
2011
19
$13,365
$9,750
$19,500
2012
51
$13,942
$1,400
$26,000
2013
60
$14,990
$3,000
$26,499
2014
69
$16,995
$5,000
$299,950
2015
82
$18,683
$1,500
$43,950
2016
32
$19,995
$11,500
$28,998
Where to Buy a Mercedes-Benz SLK
The highest concentration of Mercedes-Benz SLK listings is in CA with 111 active listings, followed by TX (105), FL (85), IL (46), VA (43).
Regional pricing varies significantly. The lowest median price is in GA at $7,995, while IL has the highest at $15,900. Buyers willing to travel or arrange transport may find savings of $7,905.
Top States by Inventory
State
Listings
Median Price
CA
111
$8,999
TX
105
$11,200
FL
85
$10,500
IL
46
$15,900
VA
43
$11,995
OH
40
$12,995
AZ
38
$8,995
PA
37
$10,968
NJ
36
$11,988
WA
35
$9,997
Mercedes-Benz SLK Market Velocity
Mercedes-Benz SLK listings spend an average of 143 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 51 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: $7,500 to $15,990. The median is $11,000. Anything below $7,500 is a strong value; above $15,990 should be premium condition, low miles, or a desirable specification.
Trending down: Mercedes-Benz SLK prices have dropped 92.5% recently. Patient buyers may benefit from waiting, but desirable examples still sell quickly.
Best value year: The 2001 model year has the lowest median price at $6,350, making it the most accessible entry point into Mercedes-Benz SLK ownership.
Negotiate: With an average of 143 days on market, sellers are often willing to negotiate. Listings over 60 days old are especially open to offers.
Data sourced from 5 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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