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No two brakes are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
The W202 ran from 1993 to 2000, the W203 from 2000 to 2007, the W204 from 2007 to 2014 (facelift 2011), and the W205 from 2014 to 2021. Brakes are generation-specific, so a W203 disc or caliper will not reliably cross to a W204 even if the cars look similar. Always tell the breaker your exact generation code or registration so they can pull the right part.
The W204 facelifted in 2011, so a 2010 car is pre-facelift and a 2012 is post-facelift, meaning they sit either side of that boundary. Many running-gear components carried over, but whether the specific brake discs, calipers, or carriers interchange across the 2011 facelift is something you must confirm with the breaker against your registration — don't assume it's a straight swap.
Yes — Mercedes fits larger brake assemblies to higher-powered and heavier C-Class variants, so a 1.6 or 1.8 petrol model will typically carry smaller front discs and calipers than a 3.0 V6 or a diesel in the same generation. Always give the breaker your exact engine size and fuel type alongside the generation, as well as your registration, so they can match the correct spec.
For standard C-Class trim levels such as SE, Executive, Sport, and AMG Line, the trim badge itself does not determine which brake assembly is fitted — engine size and generation are what matter. That said, AMG Line models may share running gear with sportier variants, and there can be cosmetic differences such as caliper colour, so confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure you're getting the right spec.
The W204 and W205 generations were offered as Saloon, Estate, Coupe, and Cabriolet body styles, and brake specifications are generally shared across body styles within the same generation and engine variant. However, you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as there can be subtle differences between body styles that aren't obvious from the model name alone.
At minimum, give the breaker your vehicle registration, the generation (e.g. W204, W205), the engine size and fuel type, and whether you need nearside (NS) or offside (OS) if buying calipers. Disc and pad sizes can vary with engine output even within the same generation, so the more detail you provide, the better the breaker can match your spec and the less likely you are to receive an incorrect part.