2016 Mercedes C Class ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $109
- High
- $272

Year-specific price guide
A used 2016 Mercedes C Class ignition switch costs $45 to $272, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 349 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 9, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$272 | 318 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $100–$100 | 5 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $70–$250 | 26 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$272 overall range
Replacement cost
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
Fitment matters
Year-specific context
The 2016 guide is based on 400 observed listings, including 349 with posted prices. Its $100 median is 1% above the Mercedes C Class guide's $99 median.
Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #8 from lowest to highest median.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 349 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Mercedes C Class ignition switch lists between $45 and $272, with a median asking price of $100.
Using a used part, a 2016 Mercedes C Class ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year lists at $100, 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.
This price guide does not confirm interchangeability. Check the seller's part number, drivetrain, trim or variant, and your VIN before buying; parts from the same model can use different fitments in the same year.
A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2016 Mercedes C Class ignition switch — median $100, from 349 listings.