Mercedes S Class tailgate — 231 Type, SL550 price snapshot
- Low
- $173
- Average
- $451
- High
- $850
Trim-specific price guide
Mercedes S Class Tailgate — 231 Type, SL550 prices
Pricing for the 231 Type, SL550 variant of the Mercedes S Class tailgate, aggregated from 56 salvage yard listings across 2 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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Price summary
A used Mercedes S Class tailgate (231 Type, SL550) costs $173 to $850, with a median asking price of $430. Based on 56 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, SL550 priced differently?
This pricing covers the 231 Type, SL550 variant of the Mercedes S Class tailgate, based on 56 priced listings across 2 model years (2015, 2016). Its $430 median is 23% below 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, 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, SL550) FAQ
How much is a used Mercedes S Class tailgate (231 Type, SL550)?
Based on 56 priced salvage-yard listings across 2 model years, a used Mercedes S Class tailgate in the 231 Type, SL550 variant lists between $173 and $850, with a median asking price of $430.
Which Mercedes S Class years use the 231 Type, SL550 tailgate?
The 231 Type, SL550 variant appears in model years 2015, 2016. Prices and availability differ by year.
Is there a price difference between 231 Type, SL550 condition grades?
Grade data is limited for this variant. Check individual year pages for the most detail.