Mercedes GLC Class throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $40
- Average
- $92
- High
- $261
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes GLC Class throttle body?
Asking prices from 116 salvage yards in 23 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
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Part overview
About the Mercedes GLC Class throttle body
What the throttle body does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used throttle body price guide →
Also known asThrottle Body AssemblyElectronic Throttle Body
Price summary
A used Mercedes GLC Class throttle body costs $40 to $261, with a median asking price of $71. Based on 781 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2012–2025 (14 model years), updated Oct 17, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$75
Grade B (good)$96
USD
Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$261587 listings
Grade BStandard used$50–$13237 listings
Grade XUngraded$45–$200157 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$261 | 587 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $50–$132 | 37 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $45–$200 | 157 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$75
Grade B$96
Ungraded$70
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $40–$261 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes GLC Class throttle body is listed
We found priced Mercedes GLC Class throttle body listings at 116 salvage yards across 23 states. Texas supplies the most, with 362 listings (45% of the total) from 24 yards. Location matters: yards in Nevada ask a median $66, while Missouri yards ask $170, 158% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas | 362 | 24 | $70-1% |
| Florida | 181 | 21 | $71 |
| Arizona | 60 | 10 | $125+76% |
| Nevada | 52 | 2 | $66-7% |
| Missouri | 25 | 4 | $170+139% |
| Indiana | 24 | 6 | $80+13% |
| Alabama | 16 | 3 | $121+70% |
| Illinois | 15 | 9 | $75+6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $71 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes GLC Class throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $71
- Mercedes GLC Class median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $120–$295
- median used part + labor
Labor is a typical independent-shop range for throttle body replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full throttle body replacement cost breakdown
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Non-Interchange search using Mercedes GLC Class and similar models
1 listings$250$250 – $250Non-Interchange search using only Mercedes GLC Class
1 listings$250$250 – $250Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes GLC Class throttle body cost by year?
20251 listingsNo priced listings yet20244 listings$250$250 – $2502023121 listingsFits 12 years$111$50 – $2612022100 listingsFits 11 years$84$41 – $2572021200 listingsFits 11 years$70$41 – $2572020250 listingsFits 11 years$70$40 – $2572019114 listingsFits 8 years$71$56 – $812018151 listingsFits 10 years$80$45 – $250201756 listingsFits 9 years$89$56 – $250201650 listingsFits 8 years$80$50 – $237
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes GLC Class throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes GLC Class throttle body are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 7 times what the cheapest does, so which unit you pick matters more than the median.
Model year matters too: 2020 units carry the lowest median at $70, while 2024 tops the table at $250. Parts from 2012–2022 are interchangeable, so if the 2020 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes GLC Class sits 41% below the Mercedes S Class ($120), 29% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), and 22% below the Mercedes E Class ($91) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.
Buying a used throttle body: what to check
- Inspect bore and butterfly blade for carbon: Check the throttle plate for heavy carbon varnish or sticky shaft movement that causes rough engine idle.
- Verify electric actuator plug pins: Check electronic throttle actuator plug pins for corrosion, bent spades, or cracked plastic connector shrouds.
- Check butterfly shaft play and spring return: Wiggle the throttle shaft to check for worn bronze bushings or weak return springs on cable-operated units.
- Confirm vacuum nipples and coolant heating tubes: Check metal vacuum nipples and coolant heating passage tubes for corrosion, clogging, or breakage.
- Perform idle relearn procedure after install: Run an electronic throttle position calibration scan tool routine to clear high-idle fault codes.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes GLC Class parts are priced?
01wide ±185%
Air Bag
$198median
$50$781
02wide ±165%
Car Radio
$249median
$65$889
03wide ±187%
Wheels
$350median
$65$1,374
04wide ±219%
Transmission Control Module
$124median
$25$569
05wide ±193%
Axle Shaft
$203median
$49$832
06wide ±274%
Front Seat
$329median
$70$1,873
07wide ±284%
Brake Caliper
$220median
$50$1,300
08wide ±111%
Side Mirror
$717median
$275$1,871
09wide ±221%
Steering Wheel
$429median
$75$1,973
10wide ±127%
Steering Column
$250median
$75$710
11wide ±167%
Tail Light
$201median
$60$730
12wide ±105%
Headlight Assembly
$900median
$309$2,200
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes GLC Class throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsMercedesGLCClass
Class$120
Class$71
$49 diff3,488 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesGLEClassvsMercedesGLCClass
Class$100
Class$71
$29 diff3,180 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesEClassvsMercedesGLCClass
Class$91
Class$71
$20 diff2,760 listings
Throttle BodycompareHyundaiSonatavsMercedesGLCClass
Sonata$80
Class$71
$9 diff2,502 listings
Throttle BodycompareChevySilverado1500vsMercedesGLCClass
1500$80
Class$71
$9 diff2,363 listings
Throttle BodycompareGMCSierra1500vsMercedesGLCClass
1500$77
Class$71
$6 diff2,340 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±159%
Acura ILX
$50median
$25$184
Acurawide ±112%
Acura Integra
$73median
$30$193
Acurawide ±128%
Acura MDX
$106median
$25$297
Acurawide ±185%
Acura RDX
$80median
$20$316
Acurawide ±193%
Acura TLX
$65median
$20$271
Audiwide ±137%
Audi A4
$91median
$35$285
Mercedeswide ±201%
Mercedes C Class
$85median
$25$366
Mercedeswide ±220%
Mercedes E Class
$91median
$25$425
Mercedeswide ±156%
Mercedes GLA Class
$81median
$24$276
Mercedeswide ±265%
Mercedes GLE Class
$100median
$30$560
Mercedeswide ±189%
Mercedes S Class
$120median
$39$493
Mercedeswide ±156%
Mercedes Sprinter
$100median
$25$337
Common questions
Mercedes GLC Class throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Mercedes GLC Class?
The median asking price is $71 across 781 priced listings from 116 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $75. 2021 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $70.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes GLC Class throttle body?
Using a used part, a Mercedes GLC Class throttle body replacement typically runs $120–$295 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $71, and independent-shop labor for throttle body replacement typically takes 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($50–$225). The labor figure does not include throttle body relearn procedure after installation. Labor is a national part-level estimate, not a quote for your vehicle.
Which Mercedes GLC 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. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.
Which Mercedes GLC Class throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes GLC Class throttle body 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.