Mercedes E Class tailgate price snapshot
- Low
- $120
- Average
- $766
- High
- $3,500
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes E Class tailgate?
Asking prices from 401 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 E 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 E Class tailgate costs $120 to $3,500, with a median asking price of $620. Based on 2,618 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.
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Regional supply
Where the Mercedes E Class tailgate is listed
We found priced Mercedes E Class tailgate listings at 401 salvage yards across 41 states. California supplies the most, with 766 listings (23% of the total) from 64 yards. Location matters: yards in Indiana ask a median $325, while Florida yards ask $725, 123% 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 | 766 | 64 | $585-6% |
| Florida | 253 | 22 | $725+17% |
| Michigan | 209 | 30 | $650+5% |
| Indiana | 181 | 11 | $325-48% |
| Texas | 164 | 28 | $600-3% |
| New York | 159 | 28 | $722+16% |
| North Carolina | 120 | 12 | $708+14% |
| Illinois | 117 | 22 | $325-48% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $620 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes E Class tailgate replacement cost?
- Used part
- $620
- Mercedes E Class median asking price
- Labor
- $145–$525
- 1.5–3.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $765–$1,145
- 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 E Class tailgate cost by year?
20251 listingsNo priced listings yet202414 listings$1,753$645 – $3,500202312 listings$2,715$2,200 – $2,8502022145 listingsFits 6 years$1,450$150 – $2,5002021145 listingsFits 6 years$1,451$150 – $2,5002020445 listingsFits 6 years$730$126 – $2,5002019360 listingsFits 6 years$734$120 – $2,3412018443 listingsFits 6 years$817$150 – $2,3412017510 listingsFits 13 years$550$120 – $2,5002016802 listingsFits 8 years$362$125 – $1,9492015338 listingsFits 7 years$550$140 – $1,162
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes E Class tailgate cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes E 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: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $362, while 2023 tops the table at $2,715. 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 44% below the Ford F250 ($1,100), 44% above the Ford Mustang ($431), and 16% below the Mercedes C Class ($739) 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 E Class parts are priced?
01wide ±183%
Side Mirror
$438median
$94$1,693
02wide ±253%
Axle Shaft
$210median
$40$1,101
03wide ±215%
Wheels
$339median
$59$1,520
04wide ±105%
Headlight Assembly
$1,175median
$440$2,901
05wide ±172%
Tail Light
$255median
$70$947
06wide ±236%
Radiator
$201median
$50$1,000
07wide ±262%
Strut
$222median
$37$1,200
08wide ±258%
Grille
$175median
$30$934
09wide ±251%
Fender
$302median
$95$1,610
10wide ±194%
Turbocharger
$487median
$86$1,975
11wide ±121%
Steering Rack
$930median
$148$2,394
12wide ±289%
Transmission
$1,050median
$199$6,270
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes E Class tailgate prices
Tailgatecompare
FordF250vsMercedesEClass
F250$1,100
Class$620
$480 diff8,008 listings
TailgatecompareFordMustangvsMercedesEClass
Mustang$431
Class$620
$189 diff7,800 listings
TailgatecompareMercedesCClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$739
Class$620
$119 diff7,775 listings
TailgatecompareChevyCamarovsMercedesEClass
Camaro$400
Class$620
$220 diff7,616 listings
TailgatecompareHyundaiElantravsMercedesEClass
Elantra$600
Class$620
$20 diff5,751 listings
TailgatecompareDodgeChallengervsMercedesEClass
Challenger$453
Class$620
$167 diff5,295 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 ±162%
Mercedes C Class
$739median
$125$2,516
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 E Class tailgate FAQ
How much is a used tailgate for a Mercedes E Class?
The median asking price is $620 across 2,618 priced listings from 401 yards. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $362.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class tailgate?
Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class tailgate replacement typically runs $765–$1,145 all-in: the median used tailgate for this model lists at $620, 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 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 tailgate years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes E Class tailgate 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.