Mercedes S Class master cylinder price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $91
- High
- $175
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes S Class master cylinder?
Asking prices from 108 salvage yards in 24 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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Part overview
About the Mercedes S 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 S Class master cylinder costs $45 to $175, with a median asking price of $87. Based on 1,219 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2024 (15 model years), updated Oct 15, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$99
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$76
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$175888 listings
Grade BStandard used$76–$17527 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$12512 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$125292 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$175 | 888 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $76–$175 | 27 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$125 | 12 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$125 | 292 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$99
Grade B$100
Grade C$76
Ungraded$87
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$175 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes S Class master cylinder is listed
We found priced Mercedes S Class master cylinder listings at 108 salvage yards across 24 states. Texas supplies the most, with 625 listings (43% of the total) from 16 yards. Location matters: yards in Nevada ask a median $51, while Indiana yards ask $200, 292% 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 | 625 | 16 | $87 |
| California | 246 | 15 | $76-13% |
| Michigan | 80 | 16 | $175+101% |
| Florida | 78 | 13 | $105+21% |
| Indiana | 70 | 6 | $200+130% |
| Mississippi | 60 | 4 | $75-14% |
| Arizona | 53 | 5 | $125+44% |
| Nevada | 40 | 2 | $51-41% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $87 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes S Class master cylinder replacement cost?
- Used part
- $87
- Mercedes S Class median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$450
- 1.5–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$535
- 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 Mercedes S Class and similar models
1 listings$100$100 – $100Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes S Class master cylinder cost by year?
20242 listings$100$100 – $10020232 listings$75$75 – $75202135 listingsFits 5 years$76$50 – $1252020114 listingsFits 3 years$73$46 – $1252019114 listingsFits 3 years$95$50 – $1202018114 listingsFits 4 years$74$50 – $1202017150 listingsFits 9 years$99$45 – $1752016700 listingsFits 9 years$87$51 – $1712015650 listingsFits 8 years$99$46 – $166
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes S Class master cylinder cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes S Class master cylinder are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 4 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 30% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $99.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $73, while 2024 tops the table at $100. Parts from 2018–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes S Class sits 34% above the Ford Mustang ($65), 36% above the Honda Civic ($64), and 34% above the Mercedes E Class ($65) 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 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 master cylinder prices
Master Cylindercompare
FordMustangvsMercedesSClass
Mustang$65
Class$87
$22 diff3,353 listings
Master CylindercompareHondaCivicvsMercedesSClass
Civic$64
Class$87
$23 diff3,075 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesSClass
Class$65
Class$87
$22 diff3,004 listings
Master CylindercompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesSClass
Elantra$99
Class$87
$12 diff2,985 listings
Master CylindercompareNissanTitanvsMercedesSClass
Titan$245
Class$87
$158 diff2,618 listings
Master CylindercompareMercedesSClassvsNissanRogue
Class$87
Rogue$99
$12 diff2,392 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 ±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 ±171%
Mercedes Sprinter
$71median
$25$268
Common questions
Mercedes S Class master cylinder FAQ
How much is a used master cylinder for a Mercedes S Class?
The median asking price is $87 across 1,219 priced listings from 108 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $99. 2020 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $73.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes S Class master cylinder?
Using a used part, a Mercedes S Class master cylinder replacement typically runs $230–$535 all-in: the median used master cylinder for this model lists at $87, 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 S Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2024, 2023, 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 master cylinder years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes S Class master cylinder fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.