Mercedes-Benz headlight replacement cost

From a simple bulb swap to a full LED/matrix housing with coding and aim setting. Figures below are adjusted for Mercedes-Benz's premium parts and labour tier.

Mercedes-Benz headlight replacement price by country

2026 estimated headlight replacement cost by country
CountryPartsLabourTotal 2026
United States (USD)$25–$1,215$35–$485$60–$1,700
Canada (CAD)CA$40–CA$1,700CA$40–CA$545CA$80–CA$2,245
United Kingdom (GBP)£25–£1,155£20–£355£45–£1,510
Australia (AUD)A$45–A$1,945A$40–A$575A$85–A$2,520
France (EUR)€30–€1,275€25–€340€55–€1,615
United Arab Emirates (AED)AED 105–AED 4,740AED 45–AED 880AED 150–AED 5,620

Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.

Buy the parts yourself: save $35$485

Shop labour is the bigger half of most quotes. If you fit it yourself, your cost is the parts line only — $25–$1,215 in the US.

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Signs your Mercedes-Benz needs this job

  • Dead or dim beam
  • Yellowed, hazed lens
  • Condensation inside the housing

Red flags in a Mercedes-Benz quote

  • Ultra-cheap LED bulbs in a halogen reflector — illegal and dazzling in most markets

Frequently asked questions

How much does headlight replacement cost on a Mercedes-Benz in 2026?
Budget $60–$1,700 in the US: $25–$1,215 parts and $35–$485 labour. Estimates are modelled from published independent-workshop hourly rate bands per country and the aftermarket-to-OE parts spread listed by the online retailers we link to. They are planning ranges, not quotes — dealer pricing, taxes and regional labour rates can fall outside these bands.
Is headlight replacement more expensive on a Mercedes-Benz?
Somewhat. Mercedes-Benz parts usually run around 35% above mainstream brands, and many jobs need brand-specific diagnostic tools.
Can I fit headlight replacement parts on a Mercedes-Benz myself?
DIY difficulty for this job is rated Easy, with 0.3–2.5 hours of book time.

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