2016 Mercedes E Class ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $65
- Average
- $100
- High
- $150

Year-specific price guide
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Part overview
A used 2016 Mercedes E Class ignition switch costs between $65 and $150, with a median of $102 from 400 salvage yard listings.
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A used 2016 Mercedes E Class ignition switch costs $65 to $150, with a median asking price of $102. Based on 400 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2016 (2 model years), updated Sep 18, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $75–$150 | 360 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $78–$78 | 20 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $65–$133 | 20 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $65–$150 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 500 observed listings, including 400 with posted prices. Its $102 median is 2% above the Mercedes E Class guide's $100 median.
Among the 9 model years with current price data, 2016 ranks #9 from lowest to highest median.
Interchange data shows this part is also listed under model years 2015. Shopping across all 2 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 400 priced salvage-yard listings, a used 2016 Mercedes E Class ignition switch lists between $65 and $150, with a median asking price of $102.
Using a used part, a 2016 Mercedes E Class ignition switch replacement typically runs $195–$475 all-in: the median used ignition switch for this year lists at $102, 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 2016 Mercedes E Class ignition switch also appear under model years 2015, 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 2016 Mercedes E Class ignition switch — median $102, from 400 listings.