Used Mercedes S Class window regulator from a salvage yard

Vehicle-specific price guide

How much is a used Mercedes S Class window regulator?

Asking prices from 88 salvage yards in 23 states, broken down by model year, condition grade, and fitment variant.
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Last updatedOct 12, 2026
Strong coverage1,330 priced of 1,820 observed2 variantsMethodology v2.1 →

Part overview

About the Mercedes S Class window regulator

What the window regulator does, common failure signs, and prices across all vehicles: used window regulator price guide →

Also known asWindow MotorWindow Regulator Motor
Price summary

A used Mercedes S Class window regulator costs $50 to $495, with a median asking price of $199. Based on 1,330 priced salvage yard listings across the US, compatible across 2013–2022 (10 model years), updated Oct 12, 2026. Prices exclude shipping, core charges, and installation.

Grade A (excellent)$205
Grade B (good)$99

Mercedes S Class window regulator price snapshot

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Low
$50
Average
$196
High
$495
1,820 listings observed · 1,330 priced17d ago· How we price·

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Price by part grade

Grade AClean / low wear$69–$4951,240 listings
Grade BStandard used$99–$999 listings
Grade XUngraded$50–$27981 listings

Median by grade

Grade price comparison

Median asking price by seller-reported condition grade · $50–$495 overall range

Regional supply

Where the Mercedes S Class window regulator is listed

We found priced Mercedes S Class window regulator listings at 88 salvage yards across 23 states. California supplies the most, with 193 listings (14% of the total) from 12 yards. Location matters: yards in California ask a median $125, while Indiana yards ask $263, 110% 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
California19312$125-37%
Michigan1488$130-35%
Florida1478$253+27%
Mississippi954$127-36%
Tennessee833$246+24%
Missouri823$176-12%
Alabama803$196-2%
Indiana773$263+32%

States with at least 10 priced listings. % is versus the $199 national median.

Replacement cost

What is the Mercedes S Class window regulator replacement cost?

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Used part
$199
Mercedes S Class median asking price
Labor
$95–$375
1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr
Estimated total
$295–$575
median used part + labor

Labor is a typical independent-shop range for window regulator replacement, not a quote for your vehicle; it does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. The part price is the live median from the salvage-yard listings on this page. Full window regulator replacement cost breakdown

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Fitment matters

Price by trim & variant (2022)

Model-year comparison

What does a Mercedes S Class window regulator cost by year?

$158$210$262$314$3662015201620172018202020212022
Median asking price by model year · salvage yard listing data

Market analysis

How much does a used Mercedes S Class window regulator cost?

Asking prices for a used Mercedes S Class window regulator are unusually spread out: the top listing asks about 10 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 107% premium over grade-B stock, with grade-A medians at $205.

Model year matters too: 2015 units carry the lowest median at $175, while 2021 tops the table at $349. Parts from 2013–2020 are interchangeable, so if the 2015 fits your vehicle, it offers the best value across 8 compatible years.

Against comparable vehicles, the Mercedes S Class sits 66% above the Ram 1500 ($120), 20% above the Ram 2500 ($166), and 33% above the GMC Sierra 1500 ($150) for the same part. The “similar vehicles” cards below open each comparison guide.

Buying a used window regulator: what to check

  1. Inspect drive cable for fraying and alignment: Check steel tension cables for rust, loose strands, or jump-off tracks around plastic corner pulley wheels.
  2. Verify plastic slide block tab integrity: Examine glass carrier channel sliders for cracked or brittle plastic clips that snap off under window glass weight.
  3. Test electric motor gear movement under power: Apply twelve volts to motor connector pins to confirm quiet gear rotation without grinding or thermal cutouts.
  4. Confirm scissor arm pivot rivet play: On mechanical scissor-style regulators, check central pivot rivets for slop that causes window glass tilting in track channels.
  5. Lube window guide tracks during installation: Clean door glass side channels and lubricate rubber weatherstrips to reduce strain on the regulator motor.

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How much is a used window regulator for a Mercedes S Class?

The median asking price is $199 across 1,330 priced listings from 88 yards. Grade-A units, the cleanest stock, have a median of $205. 2015 is the cheapest model year we track, with a median of $175.

How much does it cost to replace a Mercedes S Class window regulator?

Using a used part, a Mercedes S Class window regulator replacement typically runs $295–$575 all-in: the median used window regulator for this model lists at $199, and independent-shop labor for window regulator replacement typically takes 1–2.5 hours at $95–$150/hr ($95–$375). The labor figure does not include door panel removal and reassembly; window motor may need replacement if integrated. 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, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015. Other model years contribute to the overall range where sellers listed them without a year breakdown.

Which Mercedes S Class window regulator years are interchangeable?

Salvage-yard interchange data links Mercedes S Class window regulator fitments across 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022. Searching all 10 years widens the pool of units; confirm the part number against your VIN, since trim or drivetrain can split an interchange group.

Used Mercedes S Class Window Regulator Cost — From $50 to $495