Mercedes S Class ignition switch price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $130
- High
- $384
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes S Class ignition switch?
Asking prices from 116 salvage yards in 26 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Part overview
About the Mercedes S 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 S Class ignition switch costs $35 to $384, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 2,031 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2015–2024 (10 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$100
Grade B (good)$119
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$3841,776 listings
Grade BStandard used$78–$17992 listings
Grade XUngraded$66–$250163 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$384 | 1,776 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $78–$179 | 92 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $66–$250 | 163 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$100
Grade B$119
Ungraded$105
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$384 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes S Class ignition switch is listed
We found priced Mercedes S Class ignition switch listings at 116 salvage yards across 26 states. Texas supplies the most, with 314 listings (15% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Michigan ask a median $77, while North Carolina yards ask $173, 125% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 314 | 16 | $105+5% |
| Florida | 293 | 11 | $114+14% |
| California | 265 | 16 | $100 |
| New York | 139 | 6 | $113+13% |
| North Carolina | 139 | 8 | $173+73% |
| Michigan | 136 | 8 | $77-23% |
| South Carolina | 126 | 3 | $170+70% |
| New Jersey | 86 | 5 | $139+39% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $100 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes S Class ignition switch replacement cost?
- Used part
- $100
- Mercedes S 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 S Class and similar models
1 listings$175$175 – $175Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes S Class ignition switch cost by year?
20232 listings$175$175 – $175202222 listingsFits 4 years$78$75 – $181202117 listingsFits 5 years$100$75 – $181202028 listingsFits 4 years$100$75 – $3842019223 listingsFits 5 years$100$40 – $3842018111 listingsFits 5 years$100$40 – $3842017930 listingsFits 4 years$105$35 – $3842016770 listingsFits 4 years$99$45 – $3842015320 listingsFits 5 years$139$66 – $384
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes S Class ignition switch cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes S Class ignition switch are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2022 units carry the lowest median at $78, while 2023 tops the table at $175. Parts from 2021–2024 are interchangeable, so if the 2022 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes S Class sits level with the Hyundai Elantra ($100), 1% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($99), and 1% above the Toyota RAV4 ($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 S Class parts are priced?
01wide ±269%
Transmission Control Module
$135median
$25$750
02wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$280median
$50$1,499
03wide ±198%
Air Bag
$225median
$50$940
04wide ±239%
Car Radio
$271median
$55$1,350
05wide ±203%
Strut
$350median
$78$1,500
06wide ±116%
Side Mirror
$600median
$210$1,599
07wide ±134%
Wheels
$475median
$125$1,400
08wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$278median
$50$1,212
09wide ±222%
Control Arm
$180median
$50$849
10wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$1,450median
$425$3,850
11wide ±166%
Radiator
$200median
$55$720
12wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$33$580
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes S Class ignition switch prices
Ignition Switchcompare
MercedesSClassvsHyundaiElantra
Class$100
Elantra$100
$0 diff3,900 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesGLEClass
Class$100
Class$99
$1 diff3,816 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesSClassvsToyotaRAV4
Class$100
RAV4$99
$1 diff3,569 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesSClassvsToyotaCamry
Class$100
Camry$100
$0 diff3,565 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesSClassvsNissanRogue
Class$100
Rogue$99
$1 diff3,444 listings
Ignition SwitchcompareMercedesSClassvsRam1500
Class$100
1500$99
$1 diff3,440 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
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 ±110%
Mercedes Sprinter
$105median
$20$251
Common questions
Mercedes S Class ignition switch FAQ
How much is a used ignition switch for a Mercedes S Class?
The median asking price is $100 across 2,031 priced listings from 116 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $100. 2022 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $78.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes S Class ignition switch?
Using a used part, a Mercedes S 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 S Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 S Class ignition switch years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes S 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.