Used Mercedes E Class transmission control module from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Mercedes E Class transmission control module?

Asking prices from 629 salvage yards in 46 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 22, 2026
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Part overview

About the Mercedes E Class transmission control module

What the transmission control module does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used transmission control module price guide →

Also known asTCMTransmission ComputerTransmission ModuleTCU
Price summary

A used Mercedes E Class transmission control module costs $18 to $637, with a median asking price of $107. Based on 27,703 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2010–2024 (15 model years), updated Oct 22, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$118
Grade B (good)$100
Grade C (fair)$75

Mercedes E Class transmission control module price snapshot

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Low
$18
Average
$127
High
$637
38,603 listings observed · 27,703 priced9d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$25–$63725,085 listings
Grade BStandard used$34–$405891 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$120151 listings
Grade XUngraded$18–$2801,576 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $18–$637 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Mercedes E Class transmission control module is listed

We found priced Mercedes E Class transmission control module listings at 629 salvage yards across 46 states. California supplies the most, with 5,468 listings (17% of the total) from 50 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while North Carolina yards ask $187, 149% more for the same part. Shipping usually costs less than that gap for smaller parts, so it can pay to buy out of state.

StateListingsYardsMedian ask
California5,46850$75-30%
Michigan3,57247$157+47%
Florida2,59936$168+57%
Texas2,51538$82-23%
Illinois1,68426$75-30%
Indiana1,59418$145+36%
North Carolina1,30529$187+75%
South Carolina1,10511$165+54%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $107 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Mercedes E Class transmission control module replacement cost?

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Used part
$107
Mercedes E Class median asking price
Labor
$95–$300
1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$200–$405
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for transmission control module replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full transmission control module replacement cost breakdown

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  1. Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2024)

Model-year comparison

What does a Mercedes E Class transmission control module cost by year?

$73$120$168$215$2632015201620172018201920202021202220232024
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Mercedes E Class transmission control module cost?

Asking prices for a used Mercedes E Class transmission control module 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 57% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $118.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $81, while 2023 tops the table at $250. Parts from 2010–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 11 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes E Class sits 21% below the Mercedes S Class ($135), 26% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145), and 31% below the Ford F150 ($156) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used transmission control module: what to check

  1. Match exact part numbers and software flash codes: Verify hardware numbers and firmware revision suffix letters, as valve body solenoid drivers vary between sub-models.
  2. Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
  3. Verify donor axle ratio and tire size match: Ensure donor vehicle axle ratios and tire sizes match to prevent shifting fault codes and limp-mode triggers.
  4. Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
  5. Perform adaptive shift learn routine after install: Clear existing TCM adaptive tables using a scan tool so the module relearns your transmission's clutch pack wear.

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How much is a used transmission control module for a Mercedes E Class?

The median asking price is $107 across 27,703 priced listings from 629 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $118. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $81.

How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes E Class transmission control module?

Using a used part, a Mercedes E Class transmission control module replacement typically runs $200–$405 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $107, and independent-shop labor for transmission control module replacement typically takes 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$300). The labor figure does not include programming and adaptive relearn procedure. 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 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 transmission control module years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes E Class transmission control module fitments across 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. Searching all 15 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Mercedes E Class Transmission Control Module Cost — From $18 to $637