Mercedes E Class master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $87
- High
- $275
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes E Class master cylinder?
Asking prices from 141 salvage yards in 29 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
Co-Founder & COO, Part Price Guide
12 years of project management and technical operations experience. Reviews price guides for sample size, fitment accuracy, and data freshness.
Part overview
About the Mercedes E 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 E Class master cylinder costs $25 to $275, with a median asking price of $65. Based on 1,785 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2023 (16 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$55
Grade B (good)$91
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$2751,305 listings
Grade BStandard used$40–$24072 listings
Grade XUngraded$35–$250408 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$275 | 1,305 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $40–$240 | 72 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $35–$250 | 408 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$55
Grade B$91
Ungraded$65
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$275 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes E Class master cylinder is listed
We found priced Mercedes E Class master cylinder listings at 141 salvage yards across 29 states. Texas supplies the most, with 1,088 listings (42% of the total) from 14 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $45, while Indiana yards ask $193, 329% 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 | 1,088 | 14 | $65 |
| Arizona | 237 | 3 | $46-29% |
| California | 191 | 23 | $99+52% |
| Indiana | 167 | 7 | $193+197% |
| Connecticut | 154 | 4 | $127+95% |
| Michigan | 139 | 9 | $69+6% |
| Illinois | 96 | 10 | $45-31% |
| Georgia | 70 | 5 | $99+52% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $65 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes E Class master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $65
- Mercedes E Class median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $210–$515
- 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes E Class master cylinder cost by year?
202225 listingsFits 6 years$99$40 – $1002021100 listingsFits 6 years$91$71 – $2182020200 listingsFits 7 years$133$35 – $2462019200 listingsFits 7 years$50$46 – $1252018252 listingsFits 9 years$100$25 – $2752017250 listingsFits 7 years$51$30 – $1832016517 listingsFits 9 years$65$43 – $2502015617 listingsFits 9 years$65$43 – $250
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes E Class master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes E Class master cylinder 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: 2019 units carry the lowest median at $50, while 2020 tops the table at $133. Parts from 2017–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2019 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 7 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes E Class sits 74% below the Nissan Titan ($250), level with the Ford Mustang ($65), and 2% 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 E Class parts are priced?
01wide ±183%
Side Mirror
$438median
$94$1,693
02wide ±255%
Axle Shaft
$209median
$35$1,101
03wide ±215%
Wheels
$339median
$59$1,520
04wide ±105%
Headlight Assembly
$1,175median
$440$2,901
05wide ±182%
Tail Light
$251median
$70$986
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
$89$1,975
11wide ±121%
Steering Rack
$930median
$148$2,394
12wide ±289%
Transmission
$1,050median
$199$6,270
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes E Class master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
NissanTitanvsMercedesEClass
Titan$250
Class$65
$185 diff4,084 listings
Master CylindercompareFordMustangvsMercedesEClass
Mustang$65
Class$65
$0 diff3,919 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsMercedesEClass
Civic$64
Class$65
$1 diff3,641 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsHyundaiElantra
Class$65
Elantra$99
$34 diff3,551 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesSClass
Class$65
Class$87
$22 diff3,004 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsVolkswagenGolf
Class$65
Golf$75
$10 diff2,958 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 ±108%
Mercedes C Class
$78median
$35$203
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 E Class master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Mercedes E Class?
The median asking price is $65 across 1,785 priced listings from 141 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $55. 2019 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $50.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class master cylinder replacement typically runs $210–$515 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $65, 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 E Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes E Class master cylinder fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.