Used Mercedes-Benz CLA Coil Spring

Yes, the CLA does use coil springs – it has a conventional coil-spring and strut arrangement at the front, and a multi-link rear suspension that also uses coil springs, so there is a genuine used part to source here. Both axles are sprung with coil springs on all standard variants. Bear in mind that sport-tuned or AMG variants may use different spring rates, so always confirm with the breaker that the spring matches your exact setup.

The C117 (first generation, 2013–2019) and the C118 (second generation, 2019-onwards) are built on different platforms with different suspension geometry, so springs from one generation will not fit the other. Always specify which generation your car is when contacting a breaker. Do not assume parts across this boundary are interchangeable.

For the CLA, engine size can influence the spring specification because heavier engine variants may have uprated front springs to cope with the extra weight. It is worth telling the breaker your exact engine when requesting a spring, particularly if you have a larger-displacement or AMG model. This is less of a concern for rear springs but worth mentioning either way.

Trim and performance level can affect coil spring specification on the CLA – AMG variants in particular are known to carry different suspension tuning to standard models. For springs on a CLA 35 AMG or CLA 45 AMG, always confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming a spring from a CLA 200 will suit. For like-for-like non-AMG variants within the same generation, fitment is more likely to align, but the breaker should still verify.

Yes, always specify front or rear, and for the rear in particular state NS (nearside, left) or OS (offside, right) if the breaker asks, as some multi-link rear springs can be handed. Front springs on the CLA are generally not handed but you should still tell the breaker which axle you need. Giving the breaker your full registration, the axle, and the corner will help them supply the right part first time.

The C117 received a facelift in 2016–2017 but remained on the same platform throughout its production run, meaning the underlying suspension architecture did not change fundamentally. Springs from pre- and post-facelift C117 cars may well interchange, but spring rate variants for sport or AMG Line trim could differ, so confirm this with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.