Mercedes-Benz 190E Glove Box Replacement Parts

The Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) was produced from 1982 to 1993 as a single generation, though it received a facelift in 1988 that updated various interior and exterior details. A glove box from a pre-facelift car (1982–1987) may not clip or align correctly in a post-facelift car (1988–1993), so always confirm the exact year of the donor car with the breaker against your registration before buying.

The 190E was sold in a range of specifications including the base 190E, 190E 2.0, 190E 2.3, and the sportier 2.3-16 and 2.5-16 Cosworth variants, but the glove box itself is a standard interior fitment across all trim levels and the engine variant does not affect which box fits. That said, higher-specification cars sometimes had slightly different interior finishes or fittings around the glove box area, so the unit should fit but may look slightly different in finish — confirm the interior specification matches with the breaker if appearance matters.

Yes, the Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) is fitted with a glove box as standard across all variants — it is a conventional passenger-side dashboard storage compartment and was included on every 190E built from 1982 to 1993. This is not a part limited to any particular engine or trim variant, so sourcing one from a breaker is straightforward.

The glove box on the 190E sits on the passenger side (nearside, NS) of the dashboard, and because UK-market cars are right-hand drive, the passenger side is the left-hand side of the car. You should make sure the breaker is supplying a part from a right-hand-drive car, as left-hand-drive European market 190Es were also common and the dashboard assembly may differ.

A glove box replacement on the 190E is generally a straightforward interior job involving unclipping or unscrewing the old unit and fitting the replacement, with no safety-critical systems involved, so most competent DIYers can tackle it. However, if the dashboard in your car has been disturbed or the glove box area is near any supplemental restraint system components, it is worth checking with a garage before starting work.

These two cars sit either side of the 1988 facelift, which updated interior trim and fittings on the W201, so there is a real possibility the mounting points, hinges, or surrounding trim do not align perfectly between a pre-facelift (1982–1987) and post-facelift (1988–1993) glove box. The breaker will be best placed to confirm whether the specific donor part matches your car's dashboard — quote your registration when asking.