Mercedes-Benz lease transfer FAQs
Does Mercedes-Benz allow lease transfers in 2026?
Generally no. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services suspended its open-market lease transfer program on July 1, 2020. Limited exceptions exist for leases originating in Connecticut and cases involving the death of the original lessee.
How do I know if my Mercedes-Benz lease qualifies for an exception?
Call the Mercedes-Benz Financial Client Care Center at 800-654-6222 to ask whether your specific lease qualifies.
What are my options if my lease doesn't qualify?
(1) Trade in at a Mercedes-Benz dealer who pays off the residual, (2) third-party buyout — a private buyer pays off MBFS directly, or (3) contact MBFS about early termination through their First Class Finish lease-end program.
Why did MBFS suspend the transfer program?
MBFS has not publicly explained the reasoning. The suspension was effective July 1, 2020 and has remained in place since.
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