Mercedes C Class steering column price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $224
- High
- $687
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class steering column?
Asking prices from 345 salvage yards in 41 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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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.
Part overview
About the Mercedes C Class steering column
What the steering column does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering column price guide →
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class steering column costs $40 to $687, with a median asking price of $200. Based on 2,644 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (18 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$208
Grade B (good)$150
Grade C (fair)$100
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$6872,348 listings
Grade BStandard used$60–$413108 listings
Grade CVisible wear$85–$1007 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$300181 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$687 | 2,348 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $60–$413 | 108 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $85–$100 | 7 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$300 | 181 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$208
Grade B$150
Grade C$100
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$687 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class steering column is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class steering column listings at 345 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 589 listings (19% of the total) from 37 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $100, while Indiana yards ask $244, 144% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| California | 589 | 37 | $100-50% |
| Florida | 408 | 32 | $206+3% |
| Texas | 269 | 34 | $150-25% |
| Arizona | 167 | 9 | $100-50% |
| Michigan | 141 | 14 | $170-15% |
| Illinois | 116 | 14 | $224+12% |
| Georgia | 116 | 14 | $221+11% |
| Indiana | 116 | 9 | $244+22% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $200 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class steering column replacement cost?
- Used part
- $200
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $190–$750
- 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $390–$950
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering column replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full steering column replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class steering column cost by year?
20252 listings$100$100 – $100202439 listings$454$195 – $660202343 listingsFits 2 years$351$130 – $6872022226 listingsFits 5 years$275$75 – $6872021465 listingsFits 4 years$264$75 – $6562020261 listingsFits 4 years$286$75 – $6562019227 listingsFits 4 years$206$99 – $6562018344 listingsFits 4 years$100$60 – $3932017348 listingsFits 4 years$182$40 – $4132016400 listingsFits 4 years$187$45 – $3152015744 listingsFits 11 years$134$51 – $420
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class steering column cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class steering column are unusually spread out: the top listing asks more than ten 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 108% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $208.
Model year matters too: 2018 units carry the lowest median at $100, while 2024 tops the table at $454. Parts from 2015–2018 are interchangeable, so if the 2018 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 4 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 38% above the Subaru Impreza ($145), 60% above the Subaru Outback ($125), and 38% above the Honda Civic ($145) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering column: what to check
- Inspect intermediate shaft u-joint splines: Check lower universal joints for play, binding, or stripped pinch-bolt splines where the column meets the rack.
- Verify electric power steering motor inclusion: Ask if columns with integrated electric assist include the assist motor, reduction gear, and module assembly.
- Check tilt and telescoping locking lever: Test manual tilt and telescoping levers to ensure column lock shoes clamp tightly without slipping under load.
- Confirm ignition switch and clockspring wiring: Match multi-function switch stalk plugs, clockspring connectors, and key tumbler housings to your vehicle.
- Lock steering wheel straight before installation: Lock steering wheel alignment straight before installation to prevent over-rotating and snapping internal clockspring wires.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
01wide ±253%
Wheels
$391median
$65$2,040
02wide ±212%
Axle Shaft
$202median
$40$895
03wide ±243%
Grille
$199median
$33$1,000
04wide ±219%
Side Mirror
$500median
$85$2,275
05wide ±120%
Headlight Assembly
$900median
$251$2,410
06wide ±195%
Strut
$245median
$45$1,000
07wide ±292%
Radiator
$227median
$45$1,371
08wide ±106%
Tail Light
$241median
$85$595
09wide ±172%
Engine
$6,396median
$1,240$23,303
10wide ±147%
Fender
$350median
$100$1,131
11wide ±121%
Front Bumper
$600median
$100$1,550
12wide ±227%
Transmission
$1,200median
$200$5,649
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class steering column prices
Steering Columncompare
SubaruImprezavsMercedesCClass
Impreza$145
Class$200
$55 diff8,101 listings
Steering ColumncompareHondaCivicvsMercedesCClass
Civic$145
Class$200
$55 diff7,494 listings
Steering ColumncompareToyotaPriusvsMercedesCClass
Prius$111
Class$200
$89 diff7,232 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesGLEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$210
Class$200
$10 diff7,033 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$225
Class$200
$25 diff6,734 listings
Steering ColumncompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$200
Class$200
$0 diff6,696 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±99%
Acura ILX
$106median
$55$265
Acurawide ±97%
Acura Integra
$188median
$85$449
Acurawide ±126%
Acura MDX
$151median
$75$455
Acurawide ±139%
Acura RDX
$156median
$60$493
Acurawide ±117%
Acura TLX
$150median
$40$391
Audiwide ±178%
Audi A4
$156median
$45$599
Mercedeswide ±142%
Mercedes E Class
$200median
$70$636
Mercedeswide ±140%
Mercedes GLA Class
$191median
$60$595
Mercedeswide ±127%
Mercedes GLC Class
$250median
$75$710
Mercedeswide ±138%
Mercedes GLE Class
$210median
$66$644
Mercedeswide ±139%
Mercedes S Class
$225median
$75$699
Mercedeswide ±178%
Mercedes Sprinter
$167median
$50$644
Common questions
Mercedes C Class steering column FAQ
How much is a used steering column for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $200 across 2,644 priced listings from 345 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $208. 2025 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $100.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class steering column?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class steering column replacement typically runs $390–$950 all-in: the median used steering column for this model lists at $200, and independent-shop labor for steering column replacement typically takes 2–5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($190–$750). The labor figure does not include steering wheel and dashboard panel removal and reassembly. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes C Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 2025, 2024, 2023, 2022, 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 C Class steering column years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class steering column fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 18 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.