Mercedes C Class starter — 205 Type, C43 price snapshot
- Low
- $30
- Average
- $129
- High
- $295
Trim-specific price guide
Mercedes C Class Starter — 205 Type, C43 prices
Pricing for the 205 Type, C43 variant of the Mercedes C Class starter, aggregated from 228 salvage yard listings across 5 model years.
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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.
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class starter (205 Type, C43) costs $30 to $295, with a median asking price of $135. Based on 228 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$135
Grade B (good)$237
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$30–$295193 listings
Grade BStandard used$75–$23710 listings
Grade XUngraded$60–$20025 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $30–$295 | 193 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $75–$237 | 10 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $60–$200 | 25 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$135
Grade B$237
Ungraded$62
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $30–$295 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 205 Type, C43 priced differently?
This pricing covers the 205 Type, C43 variant of the Mercedes C Class starter, based on 228 priced listings across 5 model years (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021). Its $135 median is 35% above the Mercedes C Class starter overall median of $100.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 205 Type, C43 cost by year?
Other trims
Other Mercedes C Class starter variants
204 Type, C250 (Cpe)
1 yr$70$19 – $243204 Type, C350 (Cpe), AWD
1 yr$100$35 – $268204 Type, C350 (Cpe), RWD
1 yr$137$30 – $268204 Type, C63 (Cpe)
1 yr$125$45 – $320205 Type, C300
5 yrs$100$30 – $268205 Type, C300 (Sdn)
1 yr$90$30 – $237205 Type, C350e
2 yrs$90$30 – $237205 Type, C400 (Sdn)
1 yr$135$30 – $268205 Type, C63
5 yrs$145$32 – $385Common questions
Mercedes C Class starter (205 Type, C43) FAQ
How much is a used Mercedes C Class starter (205 Type, C43)?
Based on 228 priced salvage-yard listings across 5 model years, a used Mercedes C Class starter in the 205 Type, C43 variant lists between $30 and $295, with a median asking price of $135.
Which Mercedes C Class years use the 205 Type, C43 starter?
The 205 Type, C43 variant appears in model years 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 205 Type, C43 condition grades?
Yes. Grade A has a median of $135, Grade B has a median of $237. Grade A parts are in excellent condition, B is good, and C is fair.