Mercedes C Class starter price snapshot
- Low
- $10
- Average
- $131
- High
- $385
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class starter ?
How much does a used Mercedes C Class starter cost? Current salvage yard asking prices with condition grade, trim, and model-year detail from real marketplace listings.
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class starter costs $10 to $385, with a median asking price of $105. Based on 1,425 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2004–2025 (19 model years), updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$132
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$3851,122 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$26853 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$754 listings
Grade XUngraded$10–$300246 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$385 | 1,122 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$268 | 53 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$75 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $10–$300 | 246 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$132
Grade B$100
Grade C$75
Ungraded$68
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $10–$385 overall range
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class starter replacement cost?
- Used part
- $105
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$450
- 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $200–$555
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for starter replacement, not a quote for your vehicle. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full starter replacement cost breakdown
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class starter cost by year?
2023150 listingsFits 10 years$143$30 – $2742022100 listingsFits 8 years$156$40 – $2952021200 listingsFits 11 years$131$40 – $3852020200 listingsFits 11 years$131$40 – $3852019200 listingsFits 10 years$163$30 – $2742018250 listingsFits 9 years$96$30 – $3002016250 listingsFits 11 years$69$10 – $2952015350 listingsFits 17 years$85$10 – $380
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class starter cost?
Expect to pay $10–$385 for a used Mercedes C Class starter; the median listing asks $105. That figure comes from 1,425 priced salvage-yard listings tracked by our index. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 76% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $132.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 205 Type (Coupe and Convertible), C300, lists at a $119 median, while 205 Type (Coupe and Convertible), C63s commands $193, a 62% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $69, while 2019 tops the table at $163. Parts from 2012–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 4% below the Ford F150 ($109), 22% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($86), and 12% above the Chevy Silverado 1500 ($94) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used starter: what to check
- Ask if the unit was bench-tested. Starters are cheap to test and yards that do will say so.
- Match the flywheel tooth count and mounting bolt pattern to your engine code.
- Check the solenoid connector style; mid-year changes are common.
- A remanufactured unit with warranty is sometimes only slightly more than used, so compare both.
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What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
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Engine
$6,122median
$150$2,200,100
02wide ±222%
Transmission
$1,250median
$109$5,649
03wide ±130%
Front Bumper
$588median
$23$1,550
04wide ±92%
Rear Bumper
$825median
$51$1,575
05wide ±128%
Hood
$799median
$150$2,190
06wide ±147%
Fender
$350median
$100$1,131
07wide ±130%
Headlight Assembly
$890median
$90$2,410
08wide ±122%
Tail Light
$239median
$10$595
09wide ±430%
Alternator
$169median
$25$1,478
10wide ±455%
Radiator
$269median
$50$2,500
11wide ±146%
AC Compressor
$200median
$30$613
12wide ±257%
Transfer Case
$448median
$145$2,448
13wide ±874%
Axle Shaft
$215median
$40$3,799
14wide ±160%
Strut
$278median
$35$925
15wide ±165%
Steering Rack
$700median
$25$2,332
16wide ±401%
Grille
$210median
$16$1,699
17wide ±2407%
Side Mirror
$651median
$50$31,385
18wide ±230%
Turbocharger
$571median
$100$2,727
19wide ±963%
AC Condenser
$115median
$35$2,250
20wide ±224%
Wheels
$445median
$50$2,040
21wide ±266%
Fuel Pump
$120median
$22$660
22wide ±148%
Water Pump
$147median
$15$449
23wide ±83%
Power Steering Pump
$168median
$53$331
24wide ±414%
ABS Module
$230median
$30$1,934
25tight ±11%
Differential
$450median
$400$500
26wide ±336%
Engine Computer
$218median
$35$1,500
27wide ±429%
Throttle Body
$85median
$20$750
28wide ±2139%
Brake Caliper
$151median
$15$6,475
29wide ±116%
Drive Shaft
$250median
$85$663
30wide ±167%
Tailgate
$740median
$40$2,516
31wide ±194%
Intake Manifold
$135median
$25$550
32wide ±251%
Control Arm
$125median
$35$662
33wide ±119%
Blower Motor
$96median
$20$249
34wide ±353%
Exhaust Manifold
$220median
$45$1,600
35wide ±419%
Transmission Control Module
$107median
$15$912
36wide ±363%
Steering Column
$200median
$50$1,500
37wide ±175%
Fuel Tank
$220median
$55$824
38wide ±140%
Window Regulator
$132median
$35$405
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Instrument Cluster
Price data updating
40spread ±45%
Torque Converter
$755median
$170$844
41wide ±296%
Steering Wheel
$324median
$56$1,973
42wide ±172%
Ignition Switch
$99median
$20$360
43wide ±285%
Car Radio
$240median
$30$1,400
44wide ±200%
Heater Core
$116median
$45$510
45wide ±128%
Rear View Mirror
$136median
$25$372
46wide ±222%
Sunroof
$528median
$50$2,399
47wide ±351%
Master Cylinder
$92median
$25$671
48wide ±141%
Fog Light
$119median
$14$350
49wide ±235%
Center Console
$146median
$50$736
50wide ±139%
Air Bag
$171median
$50$525
51wide ±145%
Door Assembly
$729median
$50$2,160
52wide ±204%
Quarter Panel
$650median
$250$2,900
53wide ±196%
Rear Bumper Assembly
$511median
$35$2,041
54wide ±270%
Front Seat
$269median
$50$1,500
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class starter prices
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DodgeChallengervsMercedesCClass
Challenger$85
Class$105
$20 diff2,962 listings
StartercompareMercedesCClassvsToyotaCorolla
Class$105
Corolla$84
$21 diff2,724 listings
StartercompareMercedesCClassvsHyundaiElantra
Class$105
Elantra$89
$16 diff2,686 listings
StartercompareMercedesCClassvsKiaForte
Class$105
Forte$85
$20 diff2,599 listings
StartercompareMercedesCClassvsFordMustang
Class$105
Mustang$105
$0 diff2,598 listings
StartercompareMercedesCClassvsHondaCivic
Class$105
Civic$95
$10 diff2,527 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±100%
Acura MDX
$125median
$40$290
Acurawide ±197%
Acura RDX
$71median
$25$305
BMWwide ±225%
BMW X3
$110median
$49$544
BMWwide ±206%
BMW X5
$121median
$25$524
Chevywide ±237%
Chevy Colorado
$77median
$25$390
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$75median
$20$307
Chevywide ±188%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$25$307
Chevywide ±149%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$94median
$25$306
Chevywide ±125%
Chevy Suburban
$110median
$40$316
Chevywide ±145%
Chevy Tahoe
$95median
$30$306
Chevywide ±88%
Chevy Traverse
$151median
$40$307
Mercedeswide ±559%
Mercedes E Class
$100median
$33$1,150
Common questions
Mercedes C Class starter FAQ
How much is a used starter for a Mercedes C Class?
Based on 1,425 priced salvage yard listings, a used Mercedes C Class starter lists between $10 and $385, with a median asking price of $105.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class starter?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class starter replacement typically runs $200–$555 all-in: the median used starter for this model lists at $105, and independent-shop labor for starter replacement typically takes 1–3 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$450). Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
What affects the price of a used Mercedes C Class starter?
Condition grade, mileage, model year, and fitment variant all move the price. Our data covers 3 distinct trims/variants for this part. Check the variant table above, since interchange differences can change the price substantially. Always confirm fitment against your VIN or part number before buying.
Which Mercedes C Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes C Class starter years are interchangeable?
Based on salvage-yard interchange data, Mercedes C Class starter listings appear across model years 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2025, suggesting these years share compatible fitments. Shopping across all 19 years may surface better prices or grades. Always verify the exact part number and VIN before buying — interchange compatibility can vary by trim or drivetrain.
How much is a used Mercedes C Class starter motor?
A starter motor is another name for a starter. The Mercedes C Class starter prices on this page apply — median $105, from 1,425 salvage yard listings.