Used Mercedes C Class fuel tank from a salvage yard

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How much is a used Mercedes C Class fuel tank?

Asking prices from 166 salvage yards in 29 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 21, 2026
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Part overview

About the Mercedes C Class fuel tank

What the fuel tank does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used fuel tank price guide →

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Price summary

A used Mercedes C Class fuel tank costs $65 to $824, with a median asking price of $233. Based on 843 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2009–2024 (16 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Mercedes C Class fuel tank price snapshot

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Low
$65
Average
$241
High
$824
1,062 listings observed · 843 priced12d ago· How we price·

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Where the Mercedes C Class fuel tank is listed

We found priced Mercedes C Class fuel tank listings at 166 salvage yards across 29 states. California supplies the most, with 201 listings (24% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in Georgia ask a median $138, while Arizona yards ask $298, 116% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California20128$245+5%
Georgia12418$138-41%
Florida11621$258+11%
Texas7116$193-17%
North Carolina477$186-20%
Arizona353$298+28%
Tennessee298$243+4%
Michigan276$292+25%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $233 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Mercedes C Class fuel tank replacement cost?

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Used part
$233
Mercedes C Class median asking price
Labor
$190–$600
2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$425–$835
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for fuel tank replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include fuel pump transfer if reusing the old pump assembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full fuel tank replacement cost breakdown

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Price by trim & variant (2024)

Non-Interchange search using Mercedes C Class and similar models

3 listings
$250$195 – $448

Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes C Class

3 listings
$250$195 – $448

Model-year comparison

What does a Mercedes C Class fuel tank cost by year?

$95$145$194$243$2922015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Mercedes C Class fuel tank cost?

Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class fuel tank 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.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $106, while 2021 tops the table at $278. Parts from 2009–2016 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 17% above the Ram 1500 ($200), 23% above the Ford F150 ($190), and 3% below the Ram 3500 ($241) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used fuel tank: what to check

  1. Inspect lower shell for scrapes and rust: Examine bottom sumps for deep skid scrape gouges, puncture repairs, or heavy rust scale on metal tanks.
  2. Shake tank to detect loose internal baffles: Shake the empty tank to verify internal fuel slosh baffles have not broken away from internal spot welds.
  3. Verify filler neck and vent port integrity: Check that the filler neck opening, check-valve flap, and evaporative emission vent ports are undamaged.
  4. Confirm mounting strap isolators and heat shields: Check plastic heat shield attachment points and strap rubber isolator pad locations against your chassis layout.
  5. Flush internal stale fuel before installation: Rinse old fuel residue and dirt particles from inside the tank cavity before installing the fuel pump assembly.

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How much is a used fuel tank for a Mercedes C Class?

The median asking price is $233 across 843 priced listings from 166 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $106.

How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class fuel tank?

Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class fuel tank replacement typically runs $425–$835 all-in: the median used fuel tank for this model lists at $233, and independent-shop labor for fuel tank replacement typically takes 2–4 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$600). The labor figure does not include fuel pump transfer if reusing the old pump assembly. 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 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 C Class fuel tank years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class fuel tank fitments across 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Mercedes C Class Fuel Tank Cost — From $65 to $824