Buying used Mercedes parts is a cost-efficient way of upgrading your car rather than buying a brand new part, without compromising the quality of your vehicle. If you can discover used Mercedes parts that are compatible with your car, you’ll save a lot of money over buying a new one.
When dealing with a reputable business, you can expect all of the used parts you come across to be in good operating order. Mercedes junkyard parts from scrap automobiles are frequently as good as new, and any that don’t perform to their full potential will be fixed.
Purchasing used Mercedes parts is a great way to promote environmentally friendly behavior since this ensures that you do not unnecessarily increase your carbon footprint. This is because buying a used part not only saves the effort and carbon footprint needed in producing a new one it also prevents the second hand one from being disposed of entirely.
Mercedes Benz used auto parts from BackToRoad Auto Parts will also be of incredible quality such that it will improve the shelf life and performance of your automobile significantly.
Most Requested Mercedes-Benz Parts
These are the parts we hear about most often, and why each one tends to wear out before the rest of the car does.
Used Mercedes-Benz engines
Engine requests are heaviest for the M272 and M273 V6 and V8 families found in the C300, E350, and ML350, along with the OM642 diesel used in the GLE350 and Sprinter vans. Balance shaft wear on the earlier M272 units is a well known issue, so if you’re replacing one, ask what year range the donor engine came from and whether that specific revision addressed it.
Used Mercedes-Benz transmissions
The 7G-Tronic automatic, known internally as the 722.9, shows up across most of the mid 2000s through mid 2010s lineup. Mechatronic unit failures are the most common reason people end up replacing the whole transmission rather than just the part that failed. A used unit with a documented mechatronic inspection or replacement is worth more than one with neither.
Rack and pinion steering
Power steering racks are a steady request across the E-Class, C-Class, and ML/GLE lines, mostly from fluid leaks at the internal seals as the car ages. On the older hydraulic systems, a whining noise under turn or a slow steering wander is usually the first sign the rack is on its way out. Later models with electric power steering fail differently, usually through the steering assist motor rather than a leak, so it helps to know which system your car uses before ordering.
Steering column
Mercedes steering columns often carry more than just the wheel. Many integrate the steering angle sensor, ignition lock, and sometimes the airbag clock spring, all in one unit. That makes a used steering column a bit more involved to swap than on other cars. Clicking noises from the lock cylinder, ignition faults, or a warning light tied to the steering angle sensor are the usual reasons people go looking for a replacement, and in most cases the part needs to be matched to the vehicle before the electronics behave correctly.
AC compressors
Compressor failures come up often across the lineup. Mercedes AC systems tend to run on tighter tolerances than average, so a used compressor should be tested for proper operation, not just checked for physical damage, before it ships.
Headlight assemblies
Xenon, bi-xenon, and adaptive LED headlight units are frequent requests, particularly on the E-Class and S-Class, where a single assembly can be one of the pricier parts on the car when bought new. A tested used unit is often the more practical route, especially on the adaptive systems where a new assembly gets expensive fast.
ABS modules
Hydraulic ABS and ESP control units come up often on higher mileage vehicles, usually from corrosion around the connector or wear in the internal solenoids. These almost always need to be matched to the vehicle by VIN before they’ll function correctly once installed, so it’s worth confirming that upfront rather than after the part arrives.
Looking for one of these for your specific model? Call 1-800-608-3868 with your VIN handy, and we’ll confirm fitment before anything ships.
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