Mercedes-Benz B-Class Headrest Replacement Parts

The Mercedes-Benz B-Class W246 generation ran from 2011 to 2018, with a facelift in 2014, so a 2012 and a 2016 car are both W246 but sit either side of that facelift boundary. Seat trim and headrest design can change at a facelift, so while the generation is the same, you should confirm with the breaker that the headrest from a pre-facelift car matches your post-facelift model before buying. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can check against the exact seat specification fitted to your car.

The first-generation B-Class was the W245, built from 2005 to 2011, while the second generation W246 ran from 2011 to 2018 — these are completely different platforms with different interior designs. Headrests are not interchangeable between the W245 and W246 generations, so you need to source from the correct generation for your car. Give the breaker your registration to confirm the right match.

Trim level can matter for B-Class headrests because seat style and upholstery vary across the range — trims such as SE, Sport, AMG Line, and Exclusive could have different seat designs that affect headrest shape or fitting. A headrest from a standard SE seat may not look right or clip correctly into a sports seat from an AMG Line car, even within the same generation. Tell the breaker your trim level as well as your registration so they can match the seat type accurately.

Most headrests on the B-Class are interchangeable between the nearside (NS) and offside (OS) front seats, but rear outer headrests can differ in shape from the centre rear headrest on some seat configurations. It is worth telling the breaker which seating position you need — front, rear outer, or rear centre — to make sure you get the right piece. If your car has a rear bench with a folding centre section, confirm the exact headrest type with the breaker against your registration.

Engine type has no bearing on headrest fitment for the B-Class — the seats and headrests are determined by the generation and trim level, not whether the car is a diesel, petrol, or the B250e electric variant. You do not need to filter by engine when searching, but you should still match the generation, facelift period, and trim level to get the right headrest. Provide your registration to the breaker as the safest way to confirm compatibility.

Headrests are one of the simpler interior parts to replace — on most B-Class seats they simply pull upward out of the seat back guides, and the replacement clips straight back in without any tools. Unlike safety-critical parts such as airbags or seatbelt pretensioners, there is no special procedure required, so a competent DIYer can usually swap a headrest at home in a few minutes. Just make sure the replacement is the correct part for your seat type before fitting.