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Used window winder motors vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
Both years fall within the second-generation A-Class (W169, 2004–2012), but a 2002 car is actually from the first-generation W168 (1997–2004), so these are different generations and the motors are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Always confirm the exact generation with the breaker using your registration before ordering.
These are from different generations — the W169 ran from 2004 to 2012, while the third-generation W176 started in 2012 — so the motors are not expected to be compatible. Confirm against your registration with the breaker before buying.
Yes, this matters for the front doors — the 3-door and 5-door A-Class have different-length front door frames, so the regulator and motor assembly are not the same between body styles. Always tell the breaker whether your car is a 3-door or 5-door, and specify NS (nearside, passenger side) or OS (offside, driver side) so they can match the correct unit.
Yes, window winder motors are side-specific — the NS (nearside, left/passenger side) and OS (offside, right/driver side) units are handed and will not swap over. Always quote your side clearly alongside your registration when requesting a quote from the breaker.
Trim level — whether SE, Sport, or AMG Line — does not affect window winder motor fitment, as this is determined by generation and door position rather than specification. The breaker may supply a motor from any trim, and you should not expect any visible cosmetic difference once fitted.
The W176 received a facelift in 2015, and while the generation boundary is well established, whether the window regulator and motor assembly changed at that facelift point is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as this detail sits in uncertain territory. Give the breaker your full registration so they can check the precise build date and match the correct part.