Mercedes S Class throttle body price snapshot
- Low
- $39
- Average
- $147
- High
- $493
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes S Class throttle body?
Asking prices from 149 salvage yards in 22 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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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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Part overview
About the Mercedes S 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 S Class throttle body costs $39 to $493, with a median asking price of $120. Based on 2,707 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2003–2024 (22 model years), updated Oct 16, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$135
Grade B (good)$175
Grade C (fair)$50
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$40–$4932,279 listings
Grade BStandard used$46–$26854 listings
Grade CVisible wear$39–$9935 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$300339 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $40–$493 | 2,279 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $46–$268 | 54 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $39–$99 | 35 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $50–$300 | 339 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$135
Grade B$175
Grade C$50
Ungraded$100
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $39–$493 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes S Class throttle body is listed
We found priced Mercedes S Class throttle body listings at 149 salvage yards across 22 states. California supplies the most, with 755 listings (28% of the total) from 28 yards. Location matters: yards in Illinois ask a median $65, while Texas yards ask $325, 400% 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 | 755 | 28 | $75-37% |
| Indiana | 495 | 12 | $139+16% |
| Michigan | 342 | 20 | $175+46% |
| Florida | 322 | 21 | $110-8% |
| Illinois | 180 | 10 | $65-46% |
| Wisconsin | 160 | 7 | $205+71% |
| Texas | 86 | 5 | $325+171% |
| Tennessee | 69 | 5 | $125+4% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $120 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes S Class throttle body replacement cost?
- Used part
- $120
- Mercedes S Class median asking price
- Labor
- $50–$225
- 0.5–1.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $170–$345
- 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
223 Type (S models), S680 Maybach
1 listings$220$220 – $220Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes S Class throttle body cost by year?
2022159 listingsFits 12 years$100$40 – $4932021125 listingsFits 12 years$91$40 – $3202020544 listingsFits 20 years$150$40 – $3832019363 listingsFits 19 years$100$41 – $3652018638 listingsFits 19 years$135$39 – $4252017735 listingsFits 18 years$146$40 – $3502016432 listingsFits 18 years$150$40 – $3502015638 listingsFits 17 years$75$41 – $350
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes S Class throttle body cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes S Class throttle body 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. Condition matters: grade-A units (lowest mileage, best condition) carry roughly a 170% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $135.
Fitment variant moves the price more than most buyers expect. The most affordable variant we track, 223 Type (S models), S580, lists at a $75 median, while 232 Type (SL models) commands $423, a 464% gap inside the same part category. Confirm which variant your VIN requires before comparing quotes.
Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $75, while 2016 tops the table at $150. Parts from 2003–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 17 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes S Class sits 20% above the Mercedes GLE Class ($100), 32% above the Mercedes E Class ($91), and 50% above the Hyundai Sonata ($80) 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.
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What other Mercedes S Class parts are priced?
01wide ±269%
Transmission Control Module
$135median
$25$750
02wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$280median
$50$1,499
03wide ±198%
Air Bag
$225median
$50$940
04wide ±239%
Car Radio
$271median
$55$1,350
05wide ±203%
Strut
$350median
$78$1,500
06wide ±116%
Side Mirror
$600median
$210$1,599
07wide ±134%
Wheels
$475median
$125$1,400
08wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$278median
$50$1,212
09wide ±222%
Control Arm
$180median
$50$849
10wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$1,450median
$425$3,850
11wide ±166%
Radiator
$200median
$55$720
12wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$33$580
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes S Class throttle body prices
Throttle Bodycompare
MercedesSClassvsMercedesGLEClass
Class$120
Class$100
$20 diff5,106 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$120
Class$91
$29 diff4,686 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesSClassvsHyundaiSonata
Class$120
Sonata$80
$40 diff4,428 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesSClassvsChevySilverado1500
Class$120
1500$80
$40 diff4,289 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesSClassvsGMCSierra1500
Class$120
1500$77
$43 diff4,266 listings
Throttle BodycompareMercedesSClassvsFordF150
Class$120
F150$85
$35 diff4,216 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 ±156%
Mercedes GLC Class
$71median
$40$261
Mercedeswide ±265%
Mercedes GLE Class
$100median
$30$560
Mercedeswide ±156%
Mercedes Sprinter
$100median
$25$337
Common questions
Mercedes S Class throttle body FAQ
How much is a used throttle body for a Mercedes S Class?
The median asking price is $120 across 2,707 priced listings from 149 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $135. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $75.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes S Class throttle body?
Using a used part, a Mercedes S Class throttle body replacement typically runs $170–$345 all-in: the median used throttle body for this model lists at $120, 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 S Class model years does this price guide cover?
This guide currently has year-level pricing for 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 S Class throttle body years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes S Class throttle body fitments across 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 22 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.