Mercedes C Class strut price snapshot
- Low
- $45
- Average
- $328
- High
- $1,000
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class strut?
Asking prices from 403 salvage yards in 44 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 strut
What the strut does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used strut price guide →
Also known asStrut AssemblyMacPherson StrutQuick StrutSuspension StrutComplete Strut Assembly
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class strut costs $45 to $1,000, with a median asking price of $245. Based on 4,165 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2008–2023 (16 model years), updated Oct 31, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$250
Grade B (good)$75
Grade C (fair)$75
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$45–$9493,723 listings
Grade BStandard used$65–$1,000103 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$9032 listings
Grade XUngraded$46–$450307 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $45–$949 | 3,723 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $65–$1,000 | 103 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $50–$90 | 32 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $46–$450 | 307 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$250
Grade B$75
Grade C$75
Ungraded$150
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $45–$1,000 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class strut is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class strut listings at 403 salvage yards across 44 states. California supplies the most, with 1,479 listings (22% of the total) from 39 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while Florida yards ask $610, 713% 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 | 1,479 | 39 | $75-69% |
| Florida | 727 | 24 | $610+149% |
| Texas | 384 | 22 | $100-59% |
| Michigan | 363 | 27 | $157-36% |
| Mississippi | 286 | 5 | $425+73% |
| Tennessee | 276 | 13 | $299+22% |
| Indiana | 275 | 10 | $159-35% |
| Illinois | 236 | 14 | $168-31% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $245 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class strut replacement cost?
- Used part
- $245
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $340–$545
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for strut replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full strut replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
205 Type (Coupe and Convertible), C300, AWD, front, RH13 listingsInterchange 2018–2023$190$75 – $337
205 Type (Coupe and Convertible), C43, front, RH
1 listings$649$649 – $649Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class strut cost by year?
2023160 listingsFits 7 years$487$75 – $850202291 listingsFits 6 years$334$75 – $6492021758 listingsFits 8 years$250$50 – $8502020754 listingsFits 8 years$249$58 – $8502019721 listingsFits 8 years$250$45 – $8502018858 listingsFits 8 years$250$50 – $9252017938 listingsFits 7 years$400$46 – $1,0002016240 listingsFits 6 years$125$50 – $5002015718 listingsFits 14 years$150$45 – $1,000
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class strut cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class strut 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 233% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $250.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 205 Type (Coupe and Convertible), C300, AWD, front, LH, lists at a $100 median, while 205 Type (Coupe and Convertible), C43, front, RH commands $649, a 549% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $125, while 2023 tops the table at $487. Parts from 2015–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 6 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 30% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 158% above the Jeep Compass ($95), and 96% above the Ford Explorer ($125) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used strut: what to check
- Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
- Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
- Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
- Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes C Class parts are priced?
01wide ±246%
Wheels
$400median
$69$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 ±292%
Radiator
$227median
$45$1,371
07wide ±106%
Tail Light
$241median
$85$595
08wide ±172%
Engine
$6,396median
$1,240$23,303
09wide ±147%
Fender
$350median
$100$1,131
10wide ±121%
Front Bumper
$600median
$100$1,550
11wide ±233%
Transmission
$1,170median
$195$5,649
12wide ±276%
Alternator
$192median
$40$1,099
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes C Class strut prices
Strutcompare
MercedesSClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$350
Class$245
$105 diff13,858 listings
StrutcompareJeepCompassvsMercedesCClass
Compass$95
Class$245
$150 diff9,461 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChargervsMercedesCClass
Charger$100
Class$245
$145 diff8,862 listings
StrutcompareDodgeChallengervsMercedesCClass
Challenger$154
Class$245
$91 diff8,834 listings
StrutcompareMercedesGLEClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$621
Class$245
$376 diff8,506 listings
StrutcompareHondaCivicvsMercedesCClass
Civic$125
Class$245
$120 diff8,354 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
BMWwide ±164%
BMW X3
$208median
$44$725
BMWwide ±242%
BMW X5
$330median
$55$1,650
Chevywide ±191%
Chevy Equinox
$76median
$30$320
Chevywide ±181%
Chevy Malibu
$75median
$30$302
Chevywide ±140%
Chevy Silverado 1500
$164median
$42$500
Chevywide ±125%
Chevy Tahoe
$241median
$50$654
Chevywide ±147%
Chevy Traverse
$100median
$30$324
Dodgewide ±214%
Dodge Challenger
$154median
$30$690
Dodgewide ±290%
Dodge Charger
$100median
$20$600
Dodgewide ±286%
Dodge Durango
$145median
$35$863
Fordwide ±113%
Ford Edge
$135median
$25$331
Mercedeswide ±262%
Mercedes E Class
$222median
$37$1,200
Common questions
Mercedes C Class strut FAQ
How much is a used strut for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $245 across 4,165 priced listings from 403 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $250. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $125.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class strut?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class strut replacement typically runs $340–$545 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $245, and independent-shop labor for strut replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include a wheel alignment after installation; struts are usually replaced in pairs. 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 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 strut years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class strut fitments across 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023. Searching all 16 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.