Mercedes C Class steering rack price snapshot
- Low
- $138
- Average
- $801
- High
- $2,332
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class steering rack?
Asking prices from 387 salvage yards in 39 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
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Part overview
About the Mercedes C Class steering rack
What the steering rack does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used steering rack price guide →
Also known asRack and PinionRack and Pinion SteeringSteering BoxSteering GearPower Steering Rack
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class steering rack costs $138 to $2,332, with a median asking price of $800. Based on 1,560 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2025 (18 model years), updated Nov 1, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$808
Grade B (good)$795
Grade C (fair)$225
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$138–$2,3321,364 listings
Grade BStandard used$140–$1,59852 listings
Grade CVisible wear$225–$2254 listings
Grade XUngraded$150–$1,399140 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $138–$2,332 | 1,364 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $140–$1,598 | 52 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $225–$225 | 4 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $150–$1,399 | 140 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$808
Grade B$795
Grade C$225
Ungraded$663
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $138–$2,332 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class steering rack is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class steering rack listings at 387 salvage yards across 39 states. California supplies the most, with 515 listings (23% of the total) from 64 yards. Location matters: yards in Arizona ask a median $150, while Michigan yards ask $920, 513% 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 | 515 | 64 | $595-26% |
| Florida | 313 | 43 | $695-13% |
| Texas | 210 | 39 | $510-36% |
| Arizona | 107 | 16 | $150-81% |
| Georgia | 105 | 14 | $670-16% |
| North Carolina | 97 | 15 | $882+10% |
| Tennessee | 97 | 14 | $663-17% |
| Michigan | 81 | 12 | $920+15% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $800 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class steering rack replacement cost?
- Used part
- $800
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $285–$900
- 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $1,085–$1,700
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for steering rack replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. How we price
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Fitment matters
Price by trim & variant (2025)
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class steering rack cost by year?
202650 listingsFits 4 years$247$138 – $1,10020258 listings$1,000$850 – $1,1002024100 listings$1,420$350 – $2,124202343 listingsFits 5 years$1,050$245 – $1,825202251 listingsFits 2 years$1,598$900 – $2,179202179 listingsFits 6 years$900$200 – $2,332202058 listingsFits 6 years$895$200 – $1,5002019168 listingsFits 6 years$923$200 – $2,3322018320 listingsFits 6 years$799$200 – $2,0002017320 listingsFits 6 years$799$200 – $2,0002016378 listingsFits 6 years$777$145 – $1,5502015503 listingsFits 11 years$400$143 – $1,299
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class steering rack cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class steering rack 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 259% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $808.
Model year matters too: 2026 units carry the lowest median at $247, while 2022 tops the table at $1,598. Parts from 2021–2023 are interchangeable, so if the 2026 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 3 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 84% above the Ford F150 ($435), 191% above the Honda Civic ($275), and 34% below the Ram 1500 ($1,205) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used steering rack: what to check
- Confirm hydraulic vs electric power steering. They never interchange.
- Check the input shaft and tie-rod ends for play.
- Ask whether the rack was leak-tested; seals are the usual failure.
- Match the mounting bushing style. Subframe designs change mid-generation.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
01wide ±253%
Wheels
$391median
$65$2,040
02wide ±202%
Axle Shaft
$201median
$40$852
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
$199$5,649
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class steering rack prices
Steering Rackcompare
HondaCivicvsMercedesCClass
Civic$275
Class$800
$525 diff7,690 listings
Steering RackcompareHondaAccordvsMercedesCClass
Accord$340
Class$800
$460 diff5,766 listings
Steering RackcompareToyotaCamryvsMercedesCClass
Camry$239
Class$800
$561 diff5,627 listings
Steering RackcompareFordF250vsMercedesCClass
F250$235
Class$800
$565 diff5,321 listings
Steering RackcompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$948
Class$800
$148 diff4,512 listings
Steering RackcompareDodgeChargervsMercedesCClass
Charger$545
Class$800
$255 diff4,441 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±234%
BMW X3
$357median
$75$1,749
BMWwide ±217%
BMW X5
$450median
$75$2,025
Chevywide ±168%
Chevy Equinox
$140median
$30$500
Chevywide ±103%
Chevy Malibu
$150median
$40$350
Chevywide ±112%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$639median
$217$1,650
Chevywide ±140%
Chevy Tahoe
$506median
$85$1,500
Chevywide ±174%
Chevy Traverse
$175median
$50$660
Dodgewide ±145%
Dodge Challenger
$650median
$183$2,074
Dodgewide ±120%
Dodge Charger
$545median
$181$1,485
Dodgewide ±262%
Dodge Durango
$590median
$99$3,187
Fordwide ±178%
Ford Edge
$192median
$68$750
Mercedeswide ±118%
Mercedes E Class
$948median
$150$2,394
Common questions
Mercedes C Class steering rack FAQ
How much is a used steering rack for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $800 across 1,560 priced listings from 387 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $808. 2026 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $247.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class steering rack?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class steering rack replacement typically runs $1,085–$1,700 all-in: the median used steering rack for this model lists at $800, and independent-shop labor for steering rack replacement typically takes 3–6 hours at $95–$150/hr ($285–$900). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation. 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 2026, 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 rack years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class steering rack 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.