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No two parking sensors 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 W205 C-Class ran from 2014 to 2021, with a facelift in 2018, so a 2015 sensor and a 2019 sensor sit either side of that facelift boundary. The facelift updated the bumper design and parking sensor system, so sensors from pre-facelift cars are unlikely to be a straight swap into a post-facelift car. Confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before buying.
No — parking sensors were an optional extra or part of a package on the C-Class rather than a standard fit across the range, so not every car left the factory with them. This means used sensors can vary in number per car (some bumpers had four, others more) and the wiring and control module setup may differ. When quoting, give the breaker your registration so they can match the sensor count and system type to your car.
Trim level itself does not change the fundamental sensor fitment — the sensors on an SE, Sport, AMG Line or Estate version of the same generation are typically the same units. The main differences between trims can be cosmetic, such as sensor colour or finish, so a sensor sourced from a different trim may need repainting to match your bumper. Confirm the sensor count and colour with the breaker, but trim alone should not block a match.
The W204 ran from 2007 to 2014 and the W205 from 2014 to 2021, and these are entirely different generations with different bumper profiles, connector types and sensor control systems. Sensors from a W204 are very unlikely to be compatible with a W205 without significant modification. Stick to sourcing from the same generation as your own car and confirm with the breaker using your registration.
The W205 C-Class facelift arrived in 2018, so a 2017 car is a pre-facelift model. It does matter for sourcing, because the facelift brought changes to the bumper and sensor system, meaning you should look for sensors from 2014–2017 pre-facelift cars rather than 2018-onwards cars. Tell the breaker your registration and build date to make sure they pull from the right side of that boundary.
C-Class models were typically fitted with four rear sensors, and higher specification cars or those with the optional front parking system had additional front sensors — the exact count depends on what was optioned on your specific car. If you are replacing a single faulty sensor you just need to match the individual unit, but if you are sourcing a full set you need to match the count to your bumper cut-outs and your control module. Give the breaker your registration so they can confirm the correct configuration for your car.