Mercedes S Class starter — 231 Type, SL550 price snapshot
- Low
- $50
- Average
- $90
- High
- $316
Trim-specific price guide
Mercedes S Class Starter — 231 Type, SL550 prices
Pricing for the 231 Type, SL550 variant of the Mercedes S Class starter, aggregated from 21 salvage yard listings across 2 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 S Class starter (231 Type, SL550) costs $50 to $316, with a median asking price of $100. Based on 21 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$93
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$50–$3169 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$10012 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $50–$316 | 9 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$100 | 12 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$93
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$316 overall range
Trim-specific context
How is the 231 Type, SL550 priced differently?
This pricing covers the 231 Type, SL550 variant of the Mercedes S Class starter, based on 21 priced listings across 2 model years (2015, 2016). Its $100 median is 20% below the Mercedes S Class starter overall median of $125.
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 231 Type, SL550 cost by year?
Other trims
Other Mercedes S Class starter variants
217 Type, (Cpe), S550
1 yr$178$80 – $380217 Type, (Cpe), S63
2 yrs$250$40 – $380217 Type, (Cpe), S65
2 yrs$140$75 – $400217 Type (S models, coupe and convertible)
1 yr$190$63 – $380217 Type (S models, coupe and convertible), S550, Convertible
1 yr$116$40 – $300217 Type (S models, coupe and convertible), S550, Coupe
1 yr$143$40 – $380217 Type (S models, coupe and convertible), S560, (Convertible)
3 yrs$116$40 – $316217 Type (S models, coupe and convertible), S63
3 yrs$143$40 – $380217 Type (S models, coupe and convertible), S65
3 yrs$125$75 – $400Common questions
Mercedes S Class starter (231 Type, SL550) FAQ
How much is a used Mercedes S Class starter (231 Type, SL550)?
Based on 21 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Mercedes S Class starter in the 231 Type, SL550 variant lists between $50 and $316, with a median asking price of $100.
Which Mercedes S Class years use the 231 Type, SL550 starter?
The 231 Type, SL550 variant appears in model years 2015, 2016. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 231 Type, SL550 condition grades?
Grade data is limited for this variant. Check individual year pages for the most detail.