Used Mercedes E Class strut from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Mercedes E Class strut?

Asking prices from 209 salvage yards in 32 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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ASReviewed byAmbika Sharma · Co-Founder & COO
Last updatedOct 20, 2026
Strong coverage3,982 priced of 5,493 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Mercedes E 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 E Class strut costs $37 to $1,200, with a median asking price of $222. Based on 3,982 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2025 (16 model years), updated Oct 20, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$225
Grade B (good)$650
Grade C (fair)$50

Mercedes E Class strut price snapshot

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Low
$37
Average
$344
High
$1,200
5,493 listings observed · 3,982 priced11d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$37–$1,2002,970 listings
Grade BStandard used$96–$910440 listings
Grade CVisible wear$50–$508 listings
Grade XUngraded$40–$760564 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $37–$1,200 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Mercedes E Class strut is listed

We found priced Mercedes E Class strut listings at 209 salvage yards across 32 states. California supplies the most, with 470 listings (12% of the total) from 25 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $115, while Pennsylvania yards ask $569, 395% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California47025$140-37%
Michigan43524$264+19%
Texas35926$115-48%
Florida25019$374+68%
North Carolina2367$537+142%
Indiana2205$150-32%
Tennessee2173$245+10%
Pennsylvania1899$569+156%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $222 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Mercedes E Class strut replacement cost?

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Used part
$222
Mercedes E Class median asking price
Labor
$95–$300
1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$315–$520
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

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2024)

Model-year comparison

What does a Mercedes E Class strut cost by year?

$122$249$375$502$6282015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Mercedes E Class strut cost?

Asking prices for a used Mercedes E 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 350% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $225.

Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $136, while 2023 tops the table at $598. Parts from 2010–2017 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes E Class sits 37% below the Mercedes S Class ($350), 134% above the Jeep Compass ($95), and 78% 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

  1. Buy struts in pairs. Mixing wear levels ruins handling and tire wear.
  2. Check for oil streaks on the strut body, the sign of a blown seal.
  3. Confirm sport vs base suspension. Spring rates and heights differ.
  4. Factor in new mounts and bearings; reusing old ones wastes the labor.

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How much is a used strut for a Mercedes E Class?

The median asking price is $222 across 3,982 priced listings from 209 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $225. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $136.

How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class strut?

Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class strut replacement typically runs $315–$520 all-in: the median used strut for this model lists at $222, 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 E 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 E Class strut years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes E Class strut fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. 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.

Used Mercedes E Class Strut Cost — From $37 to $1,200