Mercedes S Class transmission control module price snapshot
- Low
- $25
- Average
- $150
- High
- $750
Vehicle-specific price guide
How much is a used Mercedes S Class transmission control module?
Asking prices from 513 salvage yards in 46 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 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 S Class transmission control module costs $25 to $750, with a median asking price of $135. Based on 32,212 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2011–2024 (14 model years), updated Oct 13, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.
Grade A (excellent)$144
Grade B (good)$206
Grade C (fair)$59
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Condition comparison
Price by part grade
Grade AClean / low wear$25–$75028,592 listings
Grade BStandard used$44–$5411,419 listings
Grade CVisible wear$45–$120138 listings
Grade XUngraded$25–$3502,063 listings
| Grade | Price range | Relative range | Listings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade AClean / low wear | $25–$750 | 28,592 | |
| Grade BStandard used | $44–$541 | 1,419 | |
| Grade CVisible wear | $45–$120 | 138 | |
| Grade XUngraded | $25–$350 | 2,063 |
Median by grade
Grade price comparison
Grade A$144
Grade B$206
Grade C$59
Ungraded$78
Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $25–$750 overall range
Regional supply
Where the Mercedes S Class transmission control module is listed
We found priced Mercedes S Class transmission control module listings at 513 salvage yards across 46 states. Florida supplies the most, with 6,612 listings (21% of the total) from 51 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $75, while North Carolina yards ask $180, 140% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florida | 6,612 | 51 | $153+13% |
| California | 3,905 | 38 | $75-44% |
| Texas | 2,904 | 36 | $91-33% |
| North Carolina | 1,858 | 26 | $180+33% |
| Michigan | 1,633 | 39 | $100-26% |
| Tennessee | 1,566 | 14 | $137+1% |
| South Carolina | 1,489 | 9 | $159+18% |
| Mississippi | 1,329 | 8 | $127-6% |
States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $135 national median.
Replacement cost
What is the Mercedes S Class transmission control module replacement cost?
- Used part
- $135
- Mercedes S Class median asking price
- Labor
- $95–$300
- 1–2 hours at $95–$150/hr
- Estimated total
- $230–$435
- 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
Sources
- Labor time estimates: Part Price Guide labor database
Model-year comparison
What does a Mercedes S Class transmission control module cost by year?
202410 listings$300$100 – $525202396 listings$342$45 – $4962022191 listingsFits 4 years$196$75 – $4192021802 listingsFits 11 years$171$30 – $54120202,055 listingsFits 12 years$151$30 – $69320192,321 listingsFits 12 years$123$30 – $69320182,051 listingsFits 11 years$132$30 – $69320174,295 listingsFits 10 years$146$29 – $750201613,980 listingsFits 10 years$116$25 – $750201515,073 listingsFits 10 years$147$25 – $693
Market analysis
How much does a used Mercedes S Class transmission control module cost?
Asking prices for a used Mercedes S 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 144% premium over grade-C stock, with grade-A medians at $144.
Model year matters too: 2016 units carry the lowest median at $116, while 2023 tops the table at $342. Parts from 2012–2021 are interchangeable, so if the 2016 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 10 compatible years.
Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes S Class sits 26% above the Mercedes E Class ($107), 7% below the Mercedes GLE Class ($145), and 13% 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
- 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.
- Inspect connector pins for fluid wicking: Check harness plug sockets for fluid intrusion, as failing transmission harness seals push ATF into the TCM pins.
- 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.
- Confirm internal circuit board casing integrity: Check plastic housings for cracked mounting ears, housing cracks, or rattling components inside the module casing.
- 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.
Keep browsing this vehicle
What other Mercedes S Class parts are priced?
01wide ±259%
Brake Caliper
$280median
$50$1,499
02wide ±198%
Air Bag
$225median
$50$940
03wide ±239%
Car Radio
$271median
$55$1,350
04wide ±203%
Strut
$350median
$78$1,500
05wide ±116%
Side Mirror
$600median
$210$1,599
06wide ±134%
Wheels
$475median
$125$1,400
07wide ±209%
Axle Shaft
$278median
$50$1,212
08wide ±222%
Control Arm
$180median
$50$849
09wide ±118%
Headlight Assembly
$1,450median
$425$3,850
10wide ±166%
Radiator
$200median
$55$720
11wide ±182%
Fuel Pump
$150median
$33$580
12wide ±174%
Water Pump
$150median
$25$546
Price comparisons
Compare Mercedes S Class transmission control module prices
Transmission Control Modulecompare
MercedesSClassvsMercedesEClass
Class$135
Class$107
$28 diff59,915 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesGLEClass
Class$135
Class$145
$10 diff56,934 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesSClassvsFordF150
Class$135
F150$156
$21 diff53,298 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesSClassvsMercedesCClass
Class$135
Class$100
$35 diff49,540 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesSClassvsToyotaRAV4
Class$135
RAV4$125
$10 diff47,945 listings
Transmission Control ModulecompareMercedesSClassvsGMCSierra1500
Class$135
1500$125
$10 diff46,795 listings
Compare fitments
What do similar vehicles charge for this part?
Acurawide ±183%
Acura ILX
$109median
$35$435
Acurawide ±218%
Acura Integra
$125median
$25$569
Acurawide ±232%
Acura MDX
$111median
$30$544
Acurawide ±203%
Acura RDX
$108median
$35$474
Acurawide ±212%
Acura TLX
$101median
$25$454
Audiwide ±253%
Audi A4
$123median
$22$644
Mercedeswide ±289%
Mercedes C Class
$100median
$18$595
Mercedeswide ±289%
Mercedes E Class
$107median
$18$637
Mercedeswide ±216%
Mercedes GLA Class
$106median
$24$481
Mercedeswide ±219%
Mercedes GLC Class
$124median
$25$569
Mercedeswide ±238%
Mercedes GLE Class
$145median
$25$714
Mercedeswide ±248%
Mercedes Sprinter
$150median
$30$775
Common questions
Mercedes S Class transmission control module FAQ
How much is a used transmission control module for a Mercedes S Class?
The median asking price is $135 across 32,212 priced listings from 513 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $144. 2016 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $116.
How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes S Class transmission control module?
Using a used part, a Mercedes S Class transmission control module replacement typically runs $230–$435 all-in: the median used transmission control module for this model lists at $135, 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 S 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 S Class transmission control module years are interchangeable?
Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes S Class transmission control module fitments across 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024. 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.