WE BUY USED MERCEDES TRUCKS

Mercedes Models We Buy

Mercedes Actros — the long-haul flagship. We buy 1842, 1845, 1851, 1853, 2545, 2548, 2553, 2558, 2563 LS in StreamSpace, BigSpace and GigaSpace cabs. GigaSpace cab carries a real premium. PowerShift 3 gearbox is standard. OM471 Euro 6 engines run cleanly past 1 million km.

Mercedes Arocs — the construction specialist. 3236, 3240, 3243, 3245, 3248, 3251, 3253, 3258 K and B in 6x4, 8x4, 8x6 spec. Quarry tippers, mixers, hookloaders, plant carriers. Heavy-duty front axles, reinforced chassis, bigger gross weights. Strong export demand for plant work.

Mercedes Atego — the urban distribution range. 818, 1218, 1224, 1318, 1324, 1524, 1624, 1827 hp variants. Box trucks, curtainsiders, refuse, fridges, tail-lift spec. Lower mileage Euro 6 units hold strong value.

Mercedes Antos — the medium-duty distribution truck. 1827, 1830, 1833, 2530, 2536 spec. Specialised for distribution and refrigerated work. We buy these for UK home-delivery and last-mile fleets.

What Makes a Mercedes Worth More

We don't lowball — but we DO assess realistically. Here's what bumps the price up on a Mercedes:

• Lower kilometres for age — under 100k/year average is solid. A 5-year-old Actros with 400k km is worth more than a 5-year-old Actros with 700k km.
• Service history with named Mercedes dealer — even partial. Buyers pay extra for confidence.
• GigaSpace or BigSpace cab — bigger cab equals more value, especially for export.
• PowerShift 3 gearbox — smooth shifts, no fault codes adds real money.
• Multimedia Cockpit — modern Actros spec moves trucks faster, especially to UK fleets.
• Recent MOT and tax — saves the next owner time. Adds a few hundred typically.
• Predictive Powertrain Control, MirrorCam — modern driver-aid spec adds value.
• One-owner units — even if high mileage, single-owner trucks command premium.
• Recent EGR or AdBlue service — known wear area, recent paperwork de-risks the buy.

Common Mercedes Faults We Still Buy

Don't bin a truck because something's broken. We buy Mercedes trucks with:

• EGR cooler leaks — common on OM471 Euro 6. Workshop fix factored into our offer.
• AdBlue dosing module faults — typical 300k-500k km issue. Doesn't put us off.
• DPF regen problems — forced regen needed, blocked filter. We still pay properly.
• PowerShift clutch wear — jerky engagement, slipping clutch. Common after 600k km, fixable.
• Turbo failures — OM471 early Euro 6. We buy non-runners weekly.
• SCR system warnings — NOx sensor faults, dosing valve failures. None of it stops us buying.
• MirrorCam display faults — specific to new Actros, fixable, doesn't kill the price.
• Cab tilt or hydraulic issues — pump leaks, slow tilt. Small fix, full price still possible.
• Accident damage — front-end, side, rear, even rollover. We price the salvage value properly.
• Non-runners parked up for months — flat batteries, seized brakes. We collect.

Send photos by WhatsApp or email — we'll come back with a price within hours.

Recent Mercedes Deals

A flavour of recent purchases:

• 2020 Mercedes Actros 1851 GigaSpace 6x2 — Coventry-based fleet, 470k km, full FSH, PowerShift. Paid in the £9-12k range, collected next day.
• 2018 Mercedes Arocs 3243 8x4 Tipper — Sheffield quarry operator, 340k km, manual mode, good cab. Paid in the £14-18k range.
• 2019 Mercedes Atego 1224 18T Refrigerated — Birmingham distribution firm, 200k km, Carrier fridge, tail lift. Paid in the £8-12k range.
• 2017 Mercedes Actros 2553 non-runner — engine fault, parked 4 months in Glasgow yard. Paid in the £5-8k range plus free collection.
• 2021 Mercedes Actros 1853 BigSpace — end-of-contract from leasing company in Reading, 290k km, immaculate. Paid in the £28-34k range.
• 2015 Mercedes Atego 1218 6x2 Curtainsider — 4 trucks from Norfolk haulier downsizing. Paid in the £3-5k range each, collected as job lot.

Every truck different, every offer specific. Send your details and we'll value yours properly.

Why Mercedes Holds Value

Mercedes is the premium German HGV brand. The badge alone holds value better than most.

Parts availability. The Mercedes dealer network covers the UK and Europe densely. Parts supply is reliable, repair costs stay reasonable.

Export demand. Mercedes trucks ship in volume to Africa, Eastern Europe and the Middle East — Actros and Arocs especially. We deal with export buyers daily.

Build quality. The Actros cab and chassis hold up well even at high mileage, which keeps resale strong.

Long engine life. OM471 and OM470 engines run reliably to 1 million km when serviced. Even high-mileage units have years of life left.

Mercedes Truck Buyer FAQs

How quickly can you collect my Mercedes truck?
Same day in some cases, usually within 48-72 hours of price agreed. Free collection from anywhere in mainland UK.

Will you buy a Mercedes that won't start?
Yes. Non-runners, turbo failures, EGR faults, suspected gearbox — we buy all of it. Send photos and a description.

Do you only buy newer Mercedes trucks?
No — we buy Mercedes trucks from 2010 onwards in the right condition. Older trucks if they're spec we can move (export market).

What if my Mercedes has been off the road for months?
Doesn't matter. Most parked-up trucks just need a battery and a fluid check. We've collected Actros that haven't moved in 2+ years.

Can you buy a fleet of Mercedes trucks in one go?
Yes — we regularly buy 5-50 trucks from operators downsizing or restructuring. Single price for the lot, collected over a week.

What documents do I need?
V5C (logbook) is essential. MOT certificate and service history help us value better but aren't mandatory. We handle the change-of-ownership paperwork.

How do you price a Mercedes compared to part-exchange?
Almost always higher. Dealers price low because they need margin to resell. We're cash buyers reselling direct to UK and export — different pricing model.