Mercedes C Class axle shaft price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $233
- High
- $895
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class axle shaft?
Asking prices from 582 salvage yards in 47 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Built the pricing pipeline that collects and normalizes used OEM part listings from salvage yards and online marketplaces across the US.
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Part overview
About the Mercedes C Class axle shaft
What the axle shaft does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used axle shaft price guide →
Also known asCV AxleCV ShaftDrive AxleHalf ShaftAxle AssemblyCovers front CV axles and rear axle shafts.
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class axle shaft costs $40 to $895, with a median asking price of $202. Based on 9,340 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2007–2025 (19 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$212
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$42–$8958,398 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$814463 listings
Grade CVisible wear$46–$32023 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$455456 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $42–$895 | 8,398 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$814 | 463 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $46–$320 | 23 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $40–$455 | 456 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$212
Grade B$150
Grade C$75
Ungraded$105
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$895 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class axle shaft is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class axle shaft listings at 582 salvage yards across 47 states. California supplies the most, with 2,305 listings (12% of the total) from 43 yards. Location matters: yards in New York ask a median $101, while Florida yards ask $306, 203% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.
| State | Listings | Yards | Median ask |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 2,305 | 43 | $125-38% |
| Texas | 2,265 | 46 | $141-30% |
| Michigan | 1,127 | 37 | $220+9% |
| Florida | 1,038 | 31 | $306+51% |
| New York | 961 | 35 | $101-50% |
| North Carolina | 832 | 18 | $215+6% |
| New Jersey | 754 | 23 | $260+29% |
| Illinois | 687 | 22 | $250+24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $202 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class axle shaft replacement cost?
- Used part
- $202
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $295–$575
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for axle shaft replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class axle shaft cost by year?
202524 listings$345$125 – $3812024100 listings$590$250 – $7372023808 listingsFits 10 years$251$50 – $81420211,846 listingsFits 9 years$205$40 – $85220201,842 listingsFits 9 years$205$40 – $89520191,749 listingsFits 9 years$171$40 – $60020181,404 listingsFits 9 years$231$40 – $81420171,863 listingsFits 10 years$206$45 – $6002016649 listingsFits 8 years$140$42 – $5742015986 listingsFits 15 years$105$46 – $848
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class axle shaft cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class axle shaft are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 183% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $212.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $105, while 2024 tops the table at $590. Parts from 2007–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 15 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 30% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($287), 3% below the Mercedes E Class ($209), and 110% above the Jeep Cherokee ($96) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used axle shaft: what to check
- Inspect CV boots for cracks. A torn boot means the joint has likely ingested grit.
- Confirm ABS ring compatibility with your sensor setup.
- Left and right shafts usually differ in length, so verify the side.
- Spin the joints through full articulation and listen for clicking.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
01wide ±253%
Wheels
$391median
$65$2,040
02wide ±243%
Grille
$199median
$33$1,000
03wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$500median
$85$2,275
04wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$900median
$251$2,410
05wide ±195%
Strut
$245median
$45$1,000
06wide ±292%
Radiator
$227median
$45$1,371
07wide ±106%
Tail Light
$241median
$85$595
08wide ±172%
Engine
$6,396median
$1,240$23,303
09wide ±147%
Fender
$350median
$100$1,131
10wide ±121%
Front Bumper
$600median
$100$1,550
11wide ±227%
Transmission
$1,200median
$200$5,649
12wide ±284%
Alternator
$187median
$35$1,099
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class axle shaft prices
Axle Shaftcompare
MercedesGLEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$287
Class$202
$85 diff20,131 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$202
Class$209
$7 diff18,175 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsMercedesSClass
Class$202
Class$278
$76 diff16,410 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsHondaCivic
Class$202
Civic$125
$77 diff15,590 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsMercedesGLCClass
Class$202
Class$203
$1 diff15,135 listings
Axle ShaftcompareMercedesCClassvsHyundaiElantra
Class$202
Elantra$121
$81 diff14,692 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±272%
BMW X3
$204median
$34$1,144
BMWwide ±174%
BMW X5
$226median
$40$825
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$136median
$35$493
Chevywide ±214%
Chevy Malibu
$90median
$30$415
Chevywide ±132%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$160median
$45$468
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Tahoe
$149median
$50$493
Chevywide ±171%
Chevy Traverse
$137median
$25$493
Dodgewide ±237%
Dodge Challenger
$190median
$35$937
Dodgewide ±252%
Dodge Charger
$155median
$30$812
Dodgewide ±230%
Dodge Durango
$126median
$30$609
Fordwide ±159%
Ford Edge
$115median
$35$400
Mercedeswide ±255%
Mercedes E Class
$209median
$35$1,101
Common questions
Mercedes C Class axle shaft FAQ
How much is a used axle shaft for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $202 across 9,340 priced listings from 582 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $212. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $105.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class axle shaft?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class axle shaft replacement typically runs $295–$575 all-in: the median used axle shaft for this model lists at $202, and independent-shop labor for axle shaft replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes C Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes C Class axle shaft years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class axle shaft fitments across 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 19 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.