Mercedes-Benz starter motor replacement cost

Replacing the starter. Labour varies wildly with whether the intake has to come off. Figures below are adjusted for Mercedes-Benz's premium parts and labour tier.

Mercedes-Benz starter motor replacement price by country

2026 estimated starter motor replacement cost by country
CountryPartsLabourTotal 2026
United States (USD)$175–$810$110–$775$285–$1,585
Canada (CAD)CA$245–CA$1,135CA$130–CA$870CA$375–CA$2,005
United Kingdom (GBP)£165–£770£70–£565£235–£1,335
Australia (AUD)A$280–A$1,295A$140–A$915A$420–A$2,210
France (EUR)€185–€850€75–€540€260–€1,390
United Arab Emirates (AED)AED 685–AED 3,160AED 155–AED 1,410AED 840–AED 4,570

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 $110$775

Shop labour is the bigger half of most quotes. If you fit it yourself, your cost is the parts line only — $175–$810 in the US.

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Signs your Mercedes-Benz needs this job

  • Single click and no crank
  • Intermittent no-start when hot
  • Grinding on start

Red flags in a Mercedes-Benz quote

  • No voltage-drop test on the earth straps first

Frequently asked questions

How much does starter motor replacement cost on a Mercedes-Benz in 2026?
Budget $285–$1,585 in the US: $175–$810 parts and $110–$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 starter motor 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 starter motor replacement parts on a Mercedes-Benz myself?
DIY difficulty for this job is rated Hard, with 1–4 hours of book time.

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