Mercedes C Class tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $125
- Average
- $772
- High
- $2,516
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes C Class tailgate?
Asking prices from 350 salvage yards in 36 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 tailgate
What the tailgate does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used tailgate price guide →
Also known asTruck TailgateTrunk Lid
Price summary
A used Mercedes C Class tailgate costs $125 to $2,516, with a median asking price of $739. Based on 5,157 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Sep 23, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Regional supply
Where the Mercedes C Class tailgate is listed
We found priced Mercedes C Class tailgate listings at 350 salvage yards across 36 states. California supplies the most, with 1,009 listings (19% of the total) from 46 yards. Location matters: yards in Texas ask a median $450, while Tennessee yards ask $1,028, 128% 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 | 1,009 | 46 | $550-26% |
| Florida | 710 | 54 | $504-32% |
| Michigan | 455 | 26 | $617-17% |
| North Carolina | 302 | 19 | $947+28% |
| Texas | 271 | 32 | $450-39% |
| Indiana | 268 | 12 | $787+6% |
| Georgia | 207 | 19 | $766+4% |
| Tennessee | 183 | 11 | $1,028+39% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $739 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes C Class tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $739
- Mercedes C Class median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $885–$1,265
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for tailgate replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes C Class tailgate cost by year?
20255 listings$1,626$1,335 – $1,626202416 listings$1,365$1,150 – $2,5162023249 listingsFits 8 years$1,078$150 – $1,8862022176 listingsFits 7 years$1,180$150 – $1,88620211,368 listingsFits 9 years$770$150 – $1,73920201,360 listingsFits 9 years$739$145 – $1,7392019457 listingsFits 9 years$775$150 – $1,7392018923 listingsFits 9 years$760$150 – $1,7392017904 listingsFits 9 years$698$145 – $1,7392016120 listingsFits 7 years$400$176 – $1,1002015649 listingsFits 10 years$395$125 – $1,136
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes C Class tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes C Class tailgate 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.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $395, while 2025 tops the table at $1,626. Parts from 2012–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes C Class sits 33% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 71% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 85% above the Chevy Camaro ($400) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used tailgate: what to check
- Inspect bottom lip seam for hidden rust: Examine inner bottom hem flanges and drain slots for hidden bubbling rust beneath seam-sealer rubber.
- Verify power liftgate motor and latch inclusion: Check whether automatic power trunk latches, cinch motors, and liftgate struts are included with the shell.
- Check camera mount and handle bezel fitment: Verify license plate light bezels, backup camera mounts, and keyless entry release buttons match your trim.
- Confirm heated glass defroster grid continuity: Examine rear window defroster line traces for scratches, broken grid lines, or snapped wire terminal tabs.
- Adjust hinge shims and striker for proper alignment: Align tailgate hinges and latch strikers carefully to maintain uniform body gaps and weatherstrip seals.
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 ±255%
Grille
$190median
$31$1,000
04wide ±209%
Side Mirror
$525median
$85$2,275
05wide ±126%
Headlight Assembly
$900median
$250$2,520
06wide ±193%
Strut
$247median
$45$1,000
07wide ±105%
Tail Light
$250median
$71$595
08wide ±295%
Radiator
$225median
$45$1,371
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 tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsMercedesCClass
F250$1,100
Class$739
$361 diff10,547 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsMercedesCClass
Mustang$431
Class$739
$308 diff10,339 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsChevyCamaro
Class$739
Camaro$400
$339 diff10,155 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsHyundaiElantra
Class$739
Elantra$600
$139 diff8,290 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsDodgeChallenger
Class$739
Challenger$453
$286 diff7,834 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsDodgeCharger
Class$739
Charger$400
$339 diff7,802 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±108%
Acura ILX
$525median
$99$1,234
Acuraspread ±48%
Acura Integra
$1,390median
$850$2,197
Acurawide ±102%
Acura MDX
$1,576median
$435$3,662
Acurawide ±104%
Acura RDX
$1,520median
$400$3,548
Acurawide ±76%
Acura TLX
$860median
$340$1,655
Audiwide ±97%
Audi A4
$1,000median
$160$2,102
Mercedeswide ±273%
Mercedes E Class
$620median
$120$3,500
Mercedeswide ±144%
Mercedes GLA Class
$605median
$157$1,900
Mercedeswide ±87%
Mercedes GLC Class
$1,539median
$535$3,212
Mercedeswide ±63%
Mercedes GLE Class
$2,395median
$650$3,662
Mercedeswide ±243%
Mercedes S Class
$560median
$100$2,825
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Common questions
Mercedes C Class tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Mercedes C Class?
The median asking price is $739 across 5,157 priced listings from 350 yards. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $395.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes C Class tailgate?
Using a used part, a Mercedes C Class tailgate replacement typically runs $885–$1,265 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $739, and independent-shop labor for tailgate replacement typically takes 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($145–$525). The labor figure does not include paint and refinishing if not color-matched, and wiring transfer. 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes C Class tailgate fitments across 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025. Searching all 14 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.