# Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 prices

> The average asking price for a used 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 is $13,696, with 101,866 miles on average, across 23 cars for sale at U.S. dealers as of Nov 10, 2026.

Data as of Nov 14, 2026 · [ottoquest.com](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2012) · [all Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 model years](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550.md)

- Average asking price: $13,696 (median $13,300)
- Average miles: 101,866
- For sale now: 23
- Average days listed: 106 (of 22 with a listing date)

## 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 prices by state

States with 5 or more cars for sale.

| State | Average asking | Average miles | For sale | Days listed |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| California | $12,018 | 97,613 | 5 | 99 |

## Other Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 years

| Year | Average asking | Miles | For sale |
| --- | ---: | ---: | ---: |
| [2018](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2018.md) | $29,882 | 72,021 | 7 |
| [2017](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2017.md) | $23,171 | 101,577 | 8 |
| [2016](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2016.md) | $20,468 | 90,344 | 12 |
| [2015](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2015.md) | $19,564 | 87,546 | 13 |
| [2014](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2014.md) | $15,084 | 96,318 | 48 |
| [2013](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2013.md) | $13,965 | 108,604 | 14 |
| **2012** | $13,696 | 101,866 | 23 |
| [2011](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2011.md) | $12,423 | 90,679 | 2 |
| [2010](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2010.md) | $8,492 | 100,409 | 1 |
| [2009](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2009.md) | $6,995 | 178,915 | 2 |
| [2008](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2008.md) | $11,204 | 95,958 | 8 |
| [2007](https://ottoquest.com/models/mercedes-benz-cls550/2007.md) | $8,197 | 112,119 | 12 |

## Recalls · 3

NHTSA, this model year.

- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE (Mar 14, 2017): Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2016 AMG GT-S, GLC300, CLA250 and GLE300d 4Matic vehicles, 2013 C250, E350 BlueTec and G63 AMG vehicles, 2008-2014 C300 vehicles, 2013-2014 C300 4Matic and ML350 4Matic vehicles, 2009 C350 vehicles, 2014 CLS550, E350 4Matic, E350 Coupe 4Matic, E350 Wagon 4Matic, GLK350 and SL550 vehicles, 2012 CLS550 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2016 E350 vehicles, 2016-2017 GL450 4Matic vehicles, 2012-2014 ML350 4Matic BlueTec vehicles, 2015 S550, S550 4Matic and C300 4Matic Sedan vehicles, 2015-2016 C300 Sedan vehicles, and 2017 SL63 AMG vehicles.  Various control units on these vehicles may have been updated with incorrect software, potentially affecting the correct deployment of the air bags in the event of a crash.
- EXTERIOR LIGHTING (Mar 10, 2015): Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain model year 2015 CLS 400 and CLS 400 4matic, 2012-2015 CLS 550 and CLS 550 4matic, 2012-2013 CLS 63, 2014 CLS 63, and 2014-2015 CLS 63P.  The affected vehicles have LED tail lights that may not light on the sides, reducing the rear side visibility of the vehicle.  As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) No. 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."
- LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH (Nov 6, 2012): Mercedes-Benz is recalling certain model year 2012 CLS550 and CLS550 4Matic vehicles, manufactured December 01, 2011, through December 13, 2011.  The bolts that hold the hood's secondary latch striker may have been insufficiently tightened.

## Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 prices: common questions

### What is a fair price for a used 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550?

Used 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550s for sale at U.S. dealers ask $13,696 on average (half ask less than $13,300), across 23 cars. The cars for sale have 101,866 miles on average: one with fewer miles is worth more, and one with more is worth less. To check one car's price against cars of its trim and mileage, enter its VIN in OttoQuest's free Deal Check.

### How long are used 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550s for sale?

The 22 for sale with a listing date have been listed 106 days on average. A car listed much longer than that, or one whose price has already been cut, usually leaves more room to negotiate.

### How does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 compare with the 2013?

The 2012 asks $13,696 on average with 101,866 miles; the 2013 asks $13,965 with 108,604 miles.

### Does the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550 have recalls?

NHTSA lists 3 safety recall campaigns that cover the 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS 550. Repairs are free at a dealer of the make; check a car's VIN with NHTSA before you buy to see whether its recalls were fixed.

## More

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Used and certified cars for sale at U.S. dealers, each car counted once. Days listed are the dealer's own days on market where they publish it. Price moves compare the same cars at both ends of the window.

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