Mercedes finance. Increase in excess mileage charges?

[SDB660]

Sorry if a re-post as leasing has been done to death here.

Excess mileage on Mercedes finance. On previous cars typically 9p per mile. Now seems to range from 9.6p for A-Class, 10.8p for a E-Class to 14.4p for GLC. New phenomenon? If so, big percentage increase.

NB: Don't want to be dragged into a lease/buy debate. Simply interested in what appears a back door price increase. About 20% for the E Class.

[mikeN54]

Varies wildly deal to deal / car to car

My E63 AMG was only 6p/mile but my M6GC is 25p/mile!

It's only a price increase if you use the extra miles though. It just depends how much they DON'T want you to do extra miles in it and how they judge it will effect residual value.

Edited by mikeN54 on Wednesday 1st March 13:18

[anonymous-user]

Certain cars resale value is far more sensitive to mileage and is therefore reflected in the over mileage price per mile

[b19rak]

Sorry to hijack this MB lease thread but any idea on their view on aftermarket tints? I'm getting a new cclass very soon and and wanted to get them professionally fitted. Would I need to remove before it goes back to MB?

[mikeN54]

Strictly speaking you're not meant to modify a lease car except with approved parts (ie dealer fit options).

But in reality as long as you return it to standard before it goes back then no problems. (and tell your insurers of course).

[CYMR0]

SDB660 said:

About 20% for the E Class.

Exactly 20%, in fact. When I leased my E-Class four years ago it was 10.8 p inc VAT - are you sure they're not just quoting VAT inclusive?

[SDB660]

CYMR0 said:

SDB660 said:

About 20% for the E Class.

Exactly 20%, in fact. When I leased my E-Class four years ago it was 10.8 p inc VAT - are you sure they're not just quoting VAT inclusive?

...........Not for the first time. I hereby acknowledge that I am a dope. They used to quote ex-VAT for business at least. Good spot.