Mercedes S Class control arm price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $191
- High
- $849
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes S Class control arm?
Asking prices from 112 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
Co-Founder & CTO, Part Price Guide
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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Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
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Part overview
About the Mercedes S Class control arm
What the control arm does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used control arm price guide →
Also known asLower Control ArmA-ArmWishbone
Price summary
A used Mercedes S Class control arm costs $50 to $849, with a median asking price of $180. Based on 6,710 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$186
Grade B (good)$303
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$8496,040 listings
Grade BStandard used$95–$443230 listings
Grade XUngraded$75–$200440 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$849 | 6,040 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $95–$443 | 230 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $75–$200 | 440 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$186
Grade B$303
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$849 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes S Class control arm is listed
We found priced Mercedes S Class control arm listings at 112 salvage yards across 28 states. California supplies the most, with 810 listings (12% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while New Jersey yards ask $275, 175% 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 | 810 | 16 | $100-44% |
| Florida | 750 | 10 | $232+29% |
| Mississippi | 534 | 5 | $150-17% |
| Michigan | 453 | 6 | $100-44% |
| North Carolina | 449 | 7 | $251+39% |
| Tennessee | 427 | 3 | $197+9% |
| South Carolina | 381 | 5 | $179-1% |
| New Jersey | 356 | 6 | $275+53% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $180 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes S Class control arm replacement cost?
- Used part
- $180
- Mercedes S Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $275–$630
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for control arm replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full control arm replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes S Class control arm cost by year?
20248 listings$300$175 – $525202370 listings$353$150 – $525202254 listings$348$150 – $8492021270 listingsFits 9 years$200$75 – $53520201,123 listingsFits 8 years$200$50 – $44220191,289 listingsFits 8 years$175$51 – $50020182,160 listingsFits 8 years$179$50 – $77520171,357 listingsFits 8 years$180$50 – $77520161,201 listingsFits 8 years$166$51 – $54820151,789 listingsFits 8 years$179$50 – $775
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes S Class control arm cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes S Class control arm 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.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes S Class, lists at a $185 median, while Non-Interchange search using Mercedes S Class and similar models commands $300, a 62% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $166, while 2023 tops the table at $353. Parts from 2013–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes S Class sits 7% below the Toyota 4Runner ($193), 80% above the Mercedes E Class ($100), and 140% above the Ford Mustang ($75) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used control arm: what to check
- Inspect ball joint boot and stud play: Check for torn rubber dust boots, cracked grease seals, or lateral movement in the ball joint stud when flexed with a pry bar.
- Check rubber bushing integrity: Look for dry-rotted, torn, or fluid-leaking hydraulic suspension bushings where the arm mounts to the subframe.
- Verify structural straightness against factory specs: Compare the arm against original dimensions to spot subtle bends caused by curb strikes or suspension impacts.
- Confirm ball joint attachment design: Determine whether the arm uses a bolt-on ball joint or an integrated press-fit socket to anticipate future maintenance needs.
- Torque bushing bolts at ride height only: Tightening subframe pivot bolts while the vehicle is raised on jacks twists rubber bushings and causes premature tearing.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes S Class parts are priced?
01wide ±269%
Transmission Control Module
$135median
$25$750
02wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$280median
$50$1,499
03wide ±198%
Air Bag
$225median
$50$940
04wide ±239%
Car Radio
$271median
$55$1,350
05wide ±203%
Strut
$350median
$78$1,500
06wide ±116%
Side Mirror
$600median
$210$1,599
07wide ±134%
Wheels
$475median
$125$1,400
08wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$278median
$50$1,212
09wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$1,450median
$425$3,850
10wide ±166%
Radiator
$200median
$55$720
11wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$33$580
12wide ±174%
Water Pump
$150median
$25$546
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes S Class control arm prices
Control Armcompare
Toyota4RunnervsMercedesSClass
4Runner$193
Class$180
$13 diff14,256 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$180
Class$100
$80 diff13,297 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsFordMustang
Class$180
Mustang$75
$105 diff13,265 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsDodgeCharger
Class$180
Charger$75
$105 diff12,582 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$180
Class$120
$60 diff12,499 listings
Control ArmcompareMercedesSClassvsChevyCamaro
Class$180
Camaro$122
$58 diff11,592 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±105%
Acura ILX
$75median
$34$191
Acurawide ±151%
Acura Integra
$167median
$65$569
Acurawide ±162%
Acura MDX
$165median
$45$581
Acurawide ±127%
Acura RDX
$128median
$30$355
Acurawide ±232%
Acura TLX
$88median
$35$443
Audiwide ±179%
Audi A4
$85median
$35$339
Mercedeswide ±268%
Mercedes C Class
$120median
$20$662
Mercedeswide ±244%
Mercedes E Class
$100median
$25$512
Mercedeswide ±139%
Mercedes GLA Class
$151median
$35$454
Mercedeswide ±233%
Mercedes GLC Class
$100median
$35$500
Mercedeswide ±79%
Mercedes GLE Class
$319median
$100$603
Mercedeswide ±166%
Mercedes Sprinter
$88median
$45$337
Common questions
Mercedes S Class control arm FAQ
How much is a used control arm for a Mercedes S Class?
The median asking price is $180 across 6,710 priced listings from 112 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $186. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $166.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes S Class control arm?
Using a used part, a Mercedes S Class control arm replacement typically runs $275–$630 all-in: the median used control arm for this model lists at $180, and independent-shop labor for control arm replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes S Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 2022, 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 S Class control arm years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes S Class control arm fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 12 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.