Mercedes-Benz 300E Trunk Latch Replacement Costs

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How much does a Trunk Latch Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz 300E Trunk Latch Replacement is $260 with $165 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

Car	Service	Estimate	Shop/Dealer Price
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300EL6-3.0L	Service typeTrunk Latch Replacement	Estimate$445.47	Shop/Dealer Price$545.59 - $806.58
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300EL6-3.0L	Service typeTrunk Latch Replacement	Estimate$425.47	Shop/Dealer Price$525.62 - $786.63
1989 Mercedes-Benz 300EL6-3.0L	Service typeTrunk Latch Replacement	Estimate$425.47	Shop/Dealer Price$525.62 - $786.63
1990 Mercedes-Benz 300EL6-2.6L	Service typeTrunk Latch Replacement	Estimate$1108.69	Shop/Dealer Price$1379.61 - $2153.00
1993 Mercedes-Benz 300EL6-3.0L	Service typeTrunk Latch Replacement	Estimate$425.47	Shop/Dealer Price$525.65 - $786.68
1986 Mercedes-Benz 300EL6-3.0L	Service typeTrunk Latch Replacement	Estimate$425.47	Shop/Dealer Price$525.62 - $786.63
1992 Mercedes-Benz 300EL6-3.0L	Service typeTrunk Latch Replacement	Estimate$430.47	Shop/Dealer Price$530.38 - $791.21
1991 Mercedes-Benz 300EL6-3.0L	Service typeTrunk Latch Replacement	Estimate$430.47	Shop/Dealer Price$531.04 - $792.35

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What is the Trunk Latch all about?

The trunk latch is the mechanism that holds a trunk closed. When the trunk latch is engaged, the trunk can only be opened by a handheld remote or a key.

In most newer cars, a trunk latch works much the same as a door latch. Generally, two components make up the trunk latch: the U shaped anchor, which sits in the frame of the vehicle, and the latching mechanism in the lid to the trunk. Either or both pieces could fail, causing the trunk latch to malfunction. The trunk latch can be triggered with the same handheld remote that opens the car door.

Older cars generally use a cylinder system that can be opened with a key. This system operates using a cylinder and striker, and the key that is used generally matches the door locks. The latch that holds the trunk locked is located in the striker.

Keep in mind:

While this may not seem like a serious issue, if the trunk latch opens suddenly in traffic, debris could be blown out of your trunk and into the path of other vehicles.

How it's done:

The trunk latch is verified to be needing replaced
The defective trunk latch is removed
The new trunk latch is installed
The inside trim panel is reinstalled to complete repair
The trunk is checked for proper operation

Our recommendation:

If you suspect that the trunk latch has failed, or is about to fail, call our expert mechanics to diagnose the trunk latch. There are different components that make up the trunk latch, so it’s important to know which part is failing before repairs are begun.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Trunk Latch?

Trunk won’t stay closed
Trunk has to be slammed hard to get the latch to engage
Latch comes open if the car is jostled, such as hitting a bump or stopping suddenly

How important is this service?

While it may not be a huge deal to the driver, it will be a huge deal to anyone who ends up with a trunk load of groceries in their path if items are blown out of an open trunk. Any items secured in the trunk may not be safe.

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Mercedes-Benz 300E L6-3.0L - Pre-purchase Car Inspection - El Macero, California

Although I had some difficulty reaching him at first, Alaa was communicative and honest on the phone. Helped me with a pre-purchase inspection of a vehicle I was planning to buy site unseen dealing with an extremely rude dealership.

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Mercedes-Benz 300E L6-2.6L - Oil Change - Daly City, California

Grzegorz Kilon arrived 35 minutes late. When he arrived, he did not have the filter. He came back 10:35 AM from the supposedly 9 AM appointment. Would have avoided the delay if he had it in the beginning. Also, PENZOIL was indicated that was used in receipt. He used an O'Reilly brand oil.

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Mercedes-Benz 300E L6-3.2L - Battery - San Francisco, California

Was given a "fixed price" for two services, one was completed but the other was not because the price for egr valve jumped significantly. In conversations with company reps I was not satisfied with their explanation of "fixed price" being only in regards to service charge as the website does not state that, it stated that there will be "no surprises, fixed price for services requested..." I feel there was false advertising. the battery was installed as part two of the service before being informed of the price hike so I wound up paying for that and not getting the main service completed. had the higher price been given initially I would not have booked the service at all.

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