I think vstech (forum member here) will rebuild one with a Genuine Mercedes axle for about that price. Maybe less? $100? I don't remember you'll have to send him a message.

CVJ does a great job too. With round trip shipping (you send yours back as a core) it would be probably $190 or so ($159 for the part). They use the Genuine Mercedes boots which are very robust.

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