Mercedes C Class starter — 205 Type, C43 price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $126
- High
- $285

Trim-specific price guide
A used Mercedes C Class starter (205 Type, C43) costs $30 to $285, with a median asking price of $140. Based on 184 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Sep 11, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Condition comparison
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$285 | 158 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$237 | 10 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | Updating | — | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$200 | 16 |
Median by grade
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$285 overall range
Trim-specific context
This pricing covers the 205 Type, C43 variant of the Mercedes C Class starter, based on 184 priced listings across 4 model years (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021). Its $140 median is 33% above the Mercedes C Class starter overall median of $105.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
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Common questions
Based on 184 priced salvage-yard listings across 4 model years, a used Mercedes C Class starter in the 205 Type, C43 variant lists between $30 and $285, with a median asking price of $140.
The 205 Type, C43 variant appears in model years 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. Prices and availability differ by year.
Yes. Grade A has a median of $140, Grade B has a median of $237. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.