Mercedes S Class tailgate — 231 Type (SL models), SL550 price snapshot
- Low
- $500
- Average
- $1,204
- High
- $1,820
Trim-specific price guide
Mercedes S Class Tailgate — 231 Type (SL models), SL550 prices
Pricing for the 231 Type (SL models), SL550 variant of the Mercedes S Class tailgate, aggregated from 22 salvage yard listings across 3 model years.
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Saurabh Kumar
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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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Price summary
A used Mercedes S Class tailgate (231 Type (SL models), SL550) costs $500 to $1,820, with a median asking price of $1,100. Based on 22 priced salvage yard listings across the US, updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
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Trim-specific context
How is the 231 Type (SL models), SL550 priced differently?
This pricing covers the 231 Type (SL models), SL550 variant of the Mercedes S Class tailgate, based on 22 priced listings across 3 model years (2017, 2018, 2019). Its $1,100 median is 96% above the Mercedes S Class tailgate overall median of $560.
Pricing is not a fitment guarantee. Match the VIN, part number, engine or drivetrain, and seller-listed variant before ordering.
Price by model year
What does a 231 Type (SL models), SL550 cost by year?
Other trims
Other Mercedes S Class tailgate variants
217 Type, (Cpe), S550
2 yrs$541$200 – $1,400217 Type, (Cpe), S63
2 yrs$541$200 – $1,400217 Type, (Cpe), S65
2 yrs$541$200 – $1,400217 Type (S models, coupe and convertible), Convertible
5 yrs$850$250 – $1,821217 Type (S models, coupe and convertible), Coupe
5 yrs$700$345 – $1,764222 Type (S models, sedan)
1 yr$600$150 – $1,425222 Type (S models, sedan), S400, surround view
1 yr$591$179 – $1,200222 Type (S models, sedan), S400, w/o surround view
1 yr$439$100 – $900222 Type (S models, sedan), S450
1 yr$600$150 – $1,425Common questions
Mercedes S Class tailgate (231 Type (SL models), SL550) FAQ
How much is a used Mercedes S Class tailgate (231 Type (SL models), SL550)?
Based on 22 priced salvage-yard listings across 3 model years, a used Mercedes S Class tailgate in the 231 Type (SL models), SL550 variant lists between $500 and $1,820, with a median asking price of $1,100.
Which Mercedes S Class years use the 231 Type (SL models), SL550 tailgate?
The 231 Type (SL models), SL550 variant appears in model years 2017, 2018, 2019. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 231 Type (SL models), SL550 condition grades?
Grade data is limited for this variant. Check individual year pages for the most detail.