2018 Mercedes C Class ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $20
- Average
- $103
- High
- $350

Year-specific price guide
A used 2018 Mercedes C Class ignition switch costs $20 to $350, with a median asking price of $99. Based on 162 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2019 (3 model years), updated Aug 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $20–$350 | 117 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $79–$331 | 25 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $100–$150 | 20 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $20–$350 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 2018 guide is based on 229 observed listings, including 162 with posted prices. Its $99 median is 0% above the Mercedes C Class guide's $99 median.
Among the 10 model years with current price data, 2018 ranks #7 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015, 2019. Shopping across all 3 compatible years may surface better prices or condition grades.
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 162 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2018 Mercedes C Class ignition switch lists between $20 and $350, with a median asking price of $99.
Using a used part, a 2018 Mercedes C Class ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year 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.
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, listings for the 2018 Mercedes C Class ignition switch also appear under model years 2015, 2019, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Always verify the exact part number, drivetrain, trim, and your VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by variant.
A key switch is another name for a ignition switch. The prices on this page cover the 2018 Mercedes C Class ignition switch — median $99, from 162 listings.