Mercedes-Benz C250 Hood Latch Replacement at your home or office.

Our mobile mechanics offer services 7 days a week. Upfront and transparent pricing.

Estimate price near me

Service Location

Customer Ratings

(247)

Included for free with this service

Online Booking

Mechanic comes to you

12-month / 12k-mile warranty

Free 50 point safety inspection

Our certified mobile mechanics can come to your home or office 7 days a week between 7 AM and 9 PM.

Customer Ratings

(247)

Hood Latch Replacement Service

How much does a Hood Latch Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz C250 Hood Latch Replacement is $188 with $93 for parts and $95 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
2011 Mercedes-Benz C250V6-2.5LService typeHood Latch ReplacementEstimate$455.95Shop/Dealer Price$558.69 - $827.54
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250L4-1.8L TurboService typeHood Latch ReplacementEstimate$281.87Shop/Dealer Price$346.12 - $499.43
2010 Mercedes-Benz C250V6-2.5LService typeHood Latch ReplacementEstimate$435.95Shop/Dealer Price$538.72 - $807.59
2012 Mercedes-Benz C250V6-2.5LService typeHood Latch ReplacementEstimate$281.87Shop/Dealer Price$346.08 - $499.36
2013 Mercedes-Benz C250L4-1.8L TurboService typeHood Latch ReplacementEstimate$281.87Shop/Dealer Price$346.15 - $499.48
Show example Mercedes-Benz C250 Hood Latch Replacement prices

What is the Hood Latch all about?

In order to ensure easy access to the engine and all of its components, your vehicle’s hood needs to stay open. However, it must be secured while driving, lest it opens and crashes into the windshield. The job of the hood latch is keeping the hood securely closed. It generally consists of a “hook and eye” type of assembly. The latch is operated via a cable that runs from the front of the car through the engine bay, passes through the firewall, and attaches to the back of the hood release handle/lever located below the steering wheel. When the hood is closed, the latch slides over the hood catch and a spring snaps the latch closed. To release the hood, you pull the release cable that opens the latch, allowing it to pop up past the hood catch. There is a secondary safety catch on the hood latch that needs to be pressed to open the hood fully. If the hood latch is seizing or broken, the hood will either not open or will not latch closed.

Keep in mind:

  • Hood latches can be damaged in many ways, including rust, accidents, debris and more.
  • If the latch is damaged and is in closed position, you may be unable to open the hood.
  • If the latch is damaged and is in open position, the hood may fly open while you’re on the road.

How it's done:

  • Remove and replace hood latch assembly
  • Install new hood latch assembly.
  • Confirm that the latch is working properly.

Our recommendation:

When replacing a hood latch, it’s generally best to replace the entire latch assembly (both the hook and eye). One component will be located on the hood itself, and the other will be located on the inside of the vehicle’s front end (generally behind the grille, attached to the release handle). Depending on your car’s make and model, replacing a hood latch can be complex, and it’s important that both parts are lined up correctly. Have one of our expert mechanics handle your hood latch repair or replacement.

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

  • The hood will not stay closed
  • Difficulty activating the latch when attempting to open the hood
  • Hood will not open when the release is pulled

How important is this service?

Replacing a damaged hood latch is very important. While driving without an operable latch won’t damage your engine, it can be dangerous, particularly if the hood does not close securely. Even if the latch is inoperable but in the closed position (meaning your hood won’t open while you’re driving), you still need to access the engine for regular maintenance and repairs. Have your faulty hood latch replaced as soon as possible.

Fast and easy service at your home or office

Backed by 12-month, 12.000-mile guarantee


Meet some of our expert Mercedes-Benz mechanics

Real customer reviews from Mercedes-Benz owners like you.

Excellent Rating

(247)

Rating Summary
232
9
1
1
4
232
9
1
1
4

Jose

8 years of experience
22 reviews
Jose
8 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz C250 L4-1.8L Turbo - Spark Plugs - Spring, Texas
Best service ever!! On time and very knowledgeable, pleasant to to work with.

Shane

17 years of experience
224 reviews
Shane
17 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz C250 L4-1.8L Turbo - Valve Cover Gasket - Austin, Texas
Great guy!

Clifton

30 years of experience
40 reviews
Clifton
30 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz C250 L4-1.8L Turbo - Crankshaft Position Sensor - Sumter, South Carolina
Great Service , highly satisfied !!!!!!

Farnaz

20 years of experience
80 reviews
Farnaz
20 years of experience
Mercedes-Benz C250 L4-1.8L Turbo - Oil Change - Aliso Viejo, California
On time and very professional. Kept a clean work space in my garage.

Excellent Rating

(247)

Rating Summary
232
9
1
1
4
232
9
1
1
4
Number of Mercedes-Benz C250 services completed
2717+
services done by our mechanics
TOTAL NUMBER OF EXPERT Mercedes-Benz MECHANICS
1100+
experts on our platform

Recent articles & questions

How to Decide Which Car Is the Right Fit For You
Your Your vehicle selection is daunting. There are so many car brands, vehicle styles, and option packages available that it makes choosing one vehicle very difficult. How do you know which one is right for you? There are a handful...
P2552 OBD-II Trouble Code: Throttle/Fuel Inhibit Circuit
P2552 P2552 code definition A P2552 OBD-II trouble code indicates a problem with the throttle or fuel inhibitor circuit. This is a malfunction more commonly found in diesel-powered vehicles. This code is also associated with OBD-II trouble codes P2553, P2554,...
The Top 10 Most Problematic Cars
All cars have issues, from grinding brakes to gasket leaks. The Ford Explorer's and Honda Civic's bad transmissions rank them as the most problematic.

AWD malfunction message on dashboard 2005 Ford Five Hundred

Hello - there are 2 fairly common causes of the AWD (https://www.yourmechanic.com/article/5-essential-things-to-know-about-all-wheel-drive-awd) warning light: the temperature/pressure sensor in the rear differential, or the oil pump in the rear differential are malfunctioning. I would recommend an inspection of the rear differential...

My car it's overheating when i open theradiator cap it's empty andReservoir overfilling heater blows cold air after awhilegetswarm

If you do not have an external leak anywhere you can find and keep getting low on coolant then you have a blown head gasket and may need major engine repair for head gaskets and possible head damage. Have a...

The back wheels wont spin. Car was stuck in snow and i was hitting gas and the back wheels stopped moving. What could be wrong

How can we help?

Our service team is available 7 days a week, Monday - Friday from 6 AM to 5 PM PST, Saturday - Sunday 7 AM - 4 PM PST.

1 (855) 347-2779 · hi@yourmechanic.com