Mercedes C Class master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $35
- Average
- $89
- High
- $203
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class master cylinder?
Asking prices from 121 salvage yards in 23 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 C Class master cylinder
What the master cylinder does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used master cylinder price guide →
Also known asBrake Master Cylinder
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class master cylinder costs $35 to $203, with a median asking price of $78. Based on 1,084 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2024 (17 model years), updated Oct 21, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$90
Grade B (good)$99
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$35–$203747 listings
Grade BStandard used$51–$17754 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$125283 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $35–$203 | 747 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $51–$177 | 54 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$125 | 283 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$90
Grade B$99
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $35–$203 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class master cylinder is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class master cylinder listings at 121 salvage yards across 23 states. Texas supplies the most, with 456 listings (34% of the total) from 11 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $45, while Indiana yards ask $240, 433% 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 | 456 | 11 | $78 |
| California | 314 | 23 | $51-35% |
| Florida | 254 | 14 | $99+27% |
| Michigan | 70 | 12 | $100+28% |
| Indiana | 68 | 3 | $240+208% |
| Connecticut | 37 | 4 | $199+155% |
| Illinois | 30 | 5 | $45-42% |
| Georgia | 22 | 6 | $99+27% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $78 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $78
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $225–$530
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for master cylinder replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full master cylinder replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes C Class
3 listings$76$75 – $76Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class master cylinder cost by year?
202411 listings$76$65 – $1782023101 listingsFits 8 years$65$35 – $192202294 listingsFits 8 years$76$35 – $194202150 listingsFits 7 years$69$35 – $194202050 listingsFits 7 years$69$35 – $194201950 listingsFits 6 years$99$40 – $1932018250 listingsFits 8 years$92$50 – $1902017250 listingsFits 5 years$51$40 – $1662016250 listingsFits 5 years$99$40 – $2032015300 listingsFits 12 years$74$43 – $190
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class master cylinder are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 6 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2017 units carry the lowest median at $51, while 2016 tops the table at $99. Parts from 2015–2019 are interchangeable, so if the 2017 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 5 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 69% below the Nissan Titan ($250), 20% above the Ford Mustang ($65), and 22% above the Honda Civic ($64) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used master cylinder: what to check
- Inspect rear piston seal for fluid leaks: Check the rear mounting flange for wet fluid leakage that damages power brake booster rubber diaphragms.
- Verify reservoir clarity and mounting grommets: Inspect the plastic fluid reservoir for sun-embrittled walls, cracks, or hardened rubber mounting grommets.
- Check brake line port thread types: Verify whether hydraulic output ports use metric bubble flares or inverted flare threads before connecting brake lines.
- Confirm fluid level sensor plug condition: Check the fluid level float switch connector for corrosion or broken locking tabs to avoid low-fluid dash warnings.
- Bench bleed before vehicle installation: Purge trapped air from internal piston chambers using a bench bleed kit before attaching vehicle brake lines.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
01wide ±253%
Wheels
$391median
$65$2,040
02wide ±212%
Axle Shaft
$202median
$40$895
03wide ±243%
Grille
$199median
$33$1,000
04wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$500median
$85$2,275
05wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$900median
$251$2,410
06wide ±195%
Strut
$245median
$45$1,000
07wide ±292%
Radiator
$227median
$45$1,371
08wide ±106%
Tail Light
$241median
$85$595
09wide ±172%
Engine
$6,396median
$1,240$23,303
10wide ±147%
Fender
$350median
$100$1,131
11wide ±121%
Front Bumper
$600median
$100$1,550
12wide ±227%
Transmission
$1,200median
$200$5,649
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsMercedesCClass
Titan$250
Class$78
$172 diff3,383 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsMercedesCClass
Mustang$65
Class$78
$13 diff3,218 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsMercedesCClass
Civic$64
Class$78
$14 diff2,940 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$65
Class$78
$13 diff2,869 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesCClass
Elantra$99
Class$78
$21 diff2,850 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$87
Class$78
$9 diff2,303 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±140%
Acura ILX
$75median
$25$235
Acurawide ±152%
Acura Integra
$99median
$35$335
Acurawide ±267%
Acura MDX
$99median
$25$554
Acurawide ±138%
Acura RDX
$99median
$25$299
Acurawide ±244%
Acura TLX
$100median
$25$513
Audiwide ±213%
Audi A4
$51median
$30$247
Mercedeswide ±192%
Mercedes E Class
$65median
$25$275
Mercedeswide ±178%
Mercedes GLA Class
$99median
$25$378
Mercedeswide ±178%
Mercedes GLC Class
$99median
$25$378
Mercedeswide ±60%
Mercedes GLE Class
$83median
$51$150
Mercedeswide ±75%
Mercedes S Class
$87median
$45$175
Mercedeswide ±162%
Mercedes Sprinter
$75median
$25$268
Common questions
Mercedes C Class master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $78 across 1,084 priced listings from 121 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $90. 2017 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $51.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class master cylinder replacement typically runs $225–$530 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $78, and independent-shop labor for master cylinder replacement typically takes 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$450). The labor figure does not include brake fluid and full system bleed at all four wheels. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes C 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 C Class master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class master cylinder fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 17 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.