Mercedes C Class ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $99
- High
- $199
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class ignition switch?
Asking prices from 166 salvage yards in 35 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
SKWritten bySaurabh Kumar · Co-Founder & CTO
SK
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.
ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedSep 12, 2026AS
Ambika Sharma
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Mercedes C Class ignition switch
What the ignition switch does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used ignition switch price guide →
Also known asKey SwitchIgnition Starter Switch
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class ignition switch costs $45 to $199, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 1,215 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2024 (12 model years), updated Sep 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$75
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$1991,044 listings
Grade BStandard used$45–$17976 listings
Grade CVisible wear$55–$752 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$17493 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$199 | 1,044 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $45–$179 | 76 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $55–$75 | 2 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$174 | 93 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$100
Grade C$75
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$199 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class ignition switch is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class ignition switch listings at 166 salvage yards across 35 states. California supplies the most, with 450 listings (33% of the total) from 22 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $75, while South Carolina yards ask $173, 131% 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 | 450 | 22 | $100+1% |
| Florida | 225 | 20 | $99 |
| Texas | 104 | 13 | $78-21% |
| Georgia | 79 | 15 | $100+1% |
| North Carolina | 75 | 13 | $125+26% |
| South Carolina | 68 | 8 | $173+75% |
| Arizona | 52 | 3 | $78-21% |
| Michigan | 42 | 7 | $75-24% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $99 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $99
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$375
- 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $195–$475
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for ignition switch replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full ignition switch replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Mercedes C Class and similar models
4 listings$99$50 – $199Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes C Class
4 listings$99$50 – $199Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class ignition switch cost by year?
202416 listings$99$50 – $199202368 listingsFits 6 years$78$78 – $187202268 listingsFits 6 years$78$45 – $187202150 listingsFits 5 years$78$50 – $115202050 listingsFits 5 years$78$78 – $1152019161 listings$78$70 – $1372018229 listingsFits 3 years$99$60 – $1792017307 listings$107$50 – $1922016400 listings$99$45 – $1742015276 listingsFits 5 years$86$45 – $192
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 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 32% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2017 tops the table at $107. Year-level pages linked in the table above break each one down by grade and variant.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 1% below the Mercedes S Class ($100), 1% below the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and level with the Mercedes GLE Class ($99) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used ignition switch: what to check
- Inspect contact board for arc burning: Check multi-pin electrical harness plugs for brown heat discoloration caused by worn internal switch contacts.
- Test key cylinder detent feel: Turn the key through Accessory, Run, and Start positions to ensure crisp detents without key binding or slop.
- Verify immobilizer antenna halo inclusion: Confirm the plastic transponder receiver ring surrounds the key cylinder and has undamaged wiring terminals.
- Check mechanical steering lock bolt: Verify the spring-loaded column locking bolt extends and retracts smoothly when inserting and removing the key.
- Plan for key matching or re-keying: Ask if matching door keys are included, or budget for a lock technician to re-key the cylinder to your original key.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
01wide ±253%
Wheels
$391median
$65$2,040
02wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$201median
$40$852
03wide ±243%
Grille
$199median
$33$1,000
04wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$500median
$85$2,275
05wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$900median
$251$2,410
06wide ±195%
Strut
$245median
$45$1,000
07wide ±292%
Radiator
$227median
$45$1,371
08wide ±106%
Tail Light
$241median
$85$595
09wide ±172%
Engine
$6,396median
$1,240$23,303
10wide ±147%
Fender
$350median
$100$1,131
11wide ±121%
Front Bumper
$600median
$100$1,550
12wide ±227%
Transmission
$1,200median
$199$5,649
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$100
Class$99
$1 diff3,246 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesCClass
Elantra$100
Class$99
$1 diff3,084 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$99
Class$99
$0 diff3,000 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsMercedesCClass
Camry$100
Class$99
$1 diff2,749 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsMercedesCClass
Corolla$78
Class$99
$21 diff2,563 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesCClassvsDodgeGrandCaravan
Class$99
Caravan$99
$0 diff2,401 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±147%
Acura ILX
$78median
$19$249
Acurawide ±77%
Acura Integra
$78median
$50$170
Acurawide ±145%
Acura MDX
$95median
$20$295
Acurawide ±68%
Acura RDX
$99median
$46$181
Acurawide ±155%
Acura TLX
$78median
$25$267
Audispread ±41%
Audi A4
$78median
$60$124
Mercedesspread ±45%
Mercedes E Class
$100median
$60$150
Mercedeswide ±115%
Mercedes GLA Class
$78median
$44$223
Mercedeswide ±84%
Mercedes GLC Class
$99median
$44$210
Mercedeswide ±144%
Mercedes GLE Class
$99median
$30$315
Mercedeswide ±175%
Mercedes S Class
$100median
$35$384
Mercedeswide ±136%
Mercedes Sprinter
$85median
$20$251
Common questions
Mercedes C Class ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $99 across 1,215 priced listings from 166 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model lists at $99, and independent-shop labor for ignition switch replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include key programming if the vehicle has an immobilizer system. 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 ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class ignition switch 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.