Mercedes E Class ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $60
- Average
- $97
- High
- $150
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes E Class ignition switch?
Asking prices from 100 salvage yards in 28 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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.
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Ambika Sharma
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Part overview
About the Mercedes E 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 E Class ignition switch costs $60 to $150, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 1,114 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Sep 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$78
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$60–$150948 listings
Grade BStandard used$71–$15080 listings
Grade XUngraded$65–$13386 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $60–$150 | 948 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $71–$150 | 80 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$133 | 86 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$78
Ungraded$125
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $60–$150 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes E Class ignition switch is listed
We found priced Mercedes E Class ignition switch listings at 100 salvage yards across 28 states. California supplies the most, with 507 listings (41% of the total) from 19 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $78, while North Carolina yards ask $102, 31% 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 | 507 | 19 | $100 |
| Florida | 170 | 15 | $102+2% |
| Georgia | 112 | 6 | $90-10% |
| Texas | 85 | 7 | $78-22% |
| North Carolina | 84 | 7 | $102+2% |
| Tennessee | 66 | 3 | $98-2% |
| South Carolina | 56 | 7 | $78-22% |
| Alabama | 35 | 3 | $78-22% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes E Class ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Mercedes E 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 E Class and similar models
1 listings$78$78 – $78Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes E Class
1 listings$78$78 – $78Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes E Class ignition switch cost by year?
20242 listingsNo priced listings yet20234 listings$78$78 – $78202220 listingsFits 5 years$96$96 – $962021100 listingsFits 5 years$78$78 – $115202070 listings$91$71 – $1432019130 listings$78$75 – $150201863 listingsFits 6 years$78$78 – $150201762 listingsFits 5 years$78$60 – $1002016500 listingsFits 2 years$102$65 – $1502015488 listingsFits 2 years$100$78 – $125
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes E Class ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes E Class ignition switch sit in a fairly tight band around the $100 median, so most quotes far outside it deserve a second look. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 28% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $100.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2016 tops the table at $102. Parts from 2017–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes E Class sits level with the Mercedes S Class ($100), level with the Hyundai Elantra ($100), and 1% above 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 E Class parts are priced?
01wide ±183%
Side Mirror
$438median
$94$1,693
02wide ±253%
Axle Shaft
$210median
$40$1,101
03wide ±215%
Wheels
$339median
$59$1,520
04wide ±105%
Headlight Assembly
$1,175median
$440$2,901
05wide ±172%
Tail Light
$255median
$70$947
06wide ±236%
Radiator
$201median
$50$1,000
07wide ±262%
Strut
$222median
$37$1,200
08wide ±258%
Grille
$175median
$30$934
09wide ±251%
Fender
$302median
$95$1,610
10wide ±194%
Turbocharger
$487median
$86$1,975
11wide ±121%
Steering Rack
$930median
$148$2,394
12wide ±289%
Transmission
$1,050median
$199$6,270
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes E Class ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$100
Class$100
$0 diff3,145 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesEClass
Elantra$100
Class$100
$0 diff2,983 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$99
Class$100
$1 diff2,899 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCamryvsMercedesEClass
Camry$100
Class$100
$0 diff2,648 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareToyotaCorollavsMercedesEClass
Corolla$78
Class$100
$22 diff2,462 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesCClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$99
Class$100
$1 diff2,329 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
Mercedeswide ±78%
Mercedes C Class
$99median
$45$199
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 E Class ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Mercedes E Class?
The median asking price is $100 across 1,114 priced listings from 100 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2023 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this model 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.
Which Mercedes E 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 E Class ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes E Class ignition switch fitments across 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.