Mercedes C Class headlight assembly price snapshot
- Low
- $251
- Average
- $942
- High
- $2,410
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class headlight assembly?
Asking prices from 553 salvage yards in 40 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Mercedes C Class headlight assembly
What the headlight assembly does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used headlight assembly price guide →
Also known asHeadlamp AssemblyHeadlampHead Light
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class headlight assembly costs $251 to $2,410, with a median asking price of $900. Based on 4,496 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2025 (15 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class headlight assembly is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class headlight assembly listings at 553 salvage yards across 40 states. California supplies the most, with 2,618 listings (38% of the total) from 74 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $240, while Illinois yards ask $986, 311% 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 | 2,618 | 74 | $820-9% |
| Michigan | 525 | 47 | $850-6% |
| Texas | 444 | 45 | $782-13% |
| Florida | 438 | 25 | $900 |
| Illinois | 255 | 23 | $986+10% |
| Wisconsin | 247 | 15 | $675-25% |
| Tennessee | 237 | 20 | $920+2% |
| Indiana | 187 | 19 | $240-73% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $900 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class headlight assembly replacement cost?
- Used part
- $900
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$300
- 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $950–$1,200
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for headlight assembly replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full headlight assembly replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
206 Type (Sedan), digital LED, Canada market, LH
1 listingsInterchange 2022–2025$1,000$1,000 – $1,000Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class headlight assembly cost by year?
2025165 listingsFits 4 years$900$315 – $2,4102024164 listingsFits 4 years$906$315 – $2,4102023329 listingsFits 7 years$939$590 – $2,4102022331 listingsFits 7 years$939$590 – $2,4102021162 listingsFits 5 years$1,000$400 – $2,0022020904 listingsFits 6 years$901$350 – $2,2992019756 listingsFits 2 years$1,007$285 – $2,2002017700 listingsFits 4 years$995$255 – $2,28620161,300 listingsFits 4 years$700$275 – $2,02520151,332 listingsFits 7 years$850$251 – $2,020
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class headlight assembly cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class headlight assembly are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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, 206 Type (Sedan), LED, LH, lists at a $900 median, while 206 Type (Sedan), digital LED, US market, LH commands $1,203, a 34% 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 $700, while 2019 tops the table at $1,007. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 94% above the Toyota RAV4 ($463), 125% above the Ram 1500 ($400), and 8% above the Ford Explorer ($836) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used headlight assembly: what to check
- Check for lens hazing and moisture intrusion, the two most common headlight defects.
- Verify halogen vs HID vs LED. The same year often has multiple lighting packages.
- Confirm all mounting tabs are intact; broken tabs mean loose, misaimed lights.
- Buy in pairs when prices allow. Mismatched lens clarity is easy to spot.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
01wide ±246%
Wheels
$400median
$69$2,040
02wide ±212%
Axle Shaft
$202median
$40$895
03wide ±243%
Grille
$199median
$33$1,000
04wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$500median
$85$2,275
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 ±233%
Transmission
$1,170median
$195$5,649
12wide ±276%
Alternator
$192median
$40$1,099
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class headlight assembly prices
Headlight Assemblycompare
KiaSportagevsMercedesCClass
Sportage$750
Class$900
$150 diff10,536 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$1,450
Class$900
$550 diff10,294 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$1,175
Class$900
$275 diff9,806 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareChevyCamarovsMercedesCClass
Camaro$850
Class$900
$50 diff9,065 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesCClass
Elantra$450
Class$900
$450 diff8,999 listings
Headlight AssemblycompareMercedesCClassvsToyotaTundra
Class$900
Tundra$467
$433 diff8,969 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±129%
BMW X3
$1,280median
$425$3,735
BMWwide ±137%
BMW X5
$1,675median
$400$4,985
Chevywide ±108%
Chevy Equinox
$600median
$119$1,420
Chevywide ±143%
Chevy Malibu
$500median
$90$1,522
Chevywide ±129%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$800median
$240$2,299
Chevywide ±99%
Chevy Tahoe
$750median
$175$1,660
Chevywide ±84%
Chevy Traverse
$800median
$185$1,534
Dodgewide ±115%
Dodge Challenger
$705median
$180$1,800
Dodgewide ±175%
Dodge Charger
$416median
$80$1,540
Dodgewide ±161%
Dodge Durango
$531median
$95$1,800
Fordwide ±83%
Ford Edge
$785median
$199$1,509
Mercedeswide ±105%
Mercedes E Class
$1,175median
$440$2,901
Common questions
Mercedes C Class headlight assembly FAQ
How much is a used headlight assembly for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $900 across 4,496 priced listings from 553 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $700.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class headlight assembly?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class headlight assembly replacement typically runs $950–$1,200 all-in: the median used headlight assembly for this model lists at $900, and independent-shop labor for headlight assembly replacement typically takes 0.5–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$300). The labor figure does not include headlight aiming; some vehicles require bumper removal at the high end. 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, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes C Class headlight assembly years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class headlight assembly fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.