Mercedes-Benz radiator replacement cost

Replacing a leaking or blocked radiator, including front-end strip on many cars. Figures below are adjusted for Mercedes-Benz's premium parts and labour tier.

Mercedes-Benz radiator replacement price by country

2026 estimated radiator replacement cost by country
CountryPartsLabourTotal 2026
United States (USD)$120–$650$165–$775$285–$1,425
Canada (CAD)CA$170–CA$905CA$195–CA$870CA$365–CA$1,775
United Kingdom (GBP)£115–£615£105–£565£220–£1,180
Australia (AUD)A$195–A$1,035A$210–A$915A$405–A$1,950
France (EUR)€130–€680€115–€540€245–€1,220
United Arab Emirates (AED)AED 475–AED 2,525AED 230–AED 1,410AED 705–AED 3,935

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 $165$775

Shop labour is the bigger half of most quotes. If you fit it yourself, your cost is the parts line only — $120–$650 in the US.

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Signs your Mercedes-Benz needs this job

  • Coolant puddles
  • Temperature climbing in traffic
  • Sweet smell after a drive

Red flags in a Mercedes-Benz quote

  • Stop-leak additive sold as a repair

Frequently asked questions

How much does radiator replacement cost on a Mercedes-Benz in 2026?
Budget $285–$1,425 in the US: $120–$650 parts and $165–$775 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 radiator 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 radiator replacement parts on a Mercedes-Benz myself?
DIY difficulty for this job is rated Moderate, with 1.5–4 hours of book time.

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