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Choosing the right used Mercedes-Benz CLA drive shaft

Used drive shafts 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:

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Fitment questions

Will a drive shaft from a 2014 CLA fit my 2017 CLA?

The Mercedes-Benz CLA (C117) ran from 2013 to 2019, with a facelift arriving in 2016, so a 2014 and a 2017 car sit either side of that boundary. The generation name is the same but Mercedes made running changes around the facelift, so whether the drive shaft crosses that 2016 boundary cleanly depends on your exact engine code — confirm with the breaker against both registrations before buying.

Does the drive shaft from a CLA 200 fit a CLA 220?

Fitment follows the engine code, not the badge — a CLA 200 and a CLA 220 can share a drive shaft if they share the same engine code, gearbox type, and are from the same model year range, but they can equally differ if the codes or transmission types are different. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to get the engine code, then give that to the breaker alongside whether your car is front-wheel or all-wheel drive (4MATIC), as the drive shaft assemblies differ between the two.

Does trim level affect which drive shaft I need — for example, does a CLA AMG Line need a different shaft to a CLA Sport?

Trim level — whether that's Sport, AMG Line, or Executive — does not affect drive shaft fitment; these are cosmetic and equipment packages, not mechanical ones. What matters is the engine code, fuel type (petrol or diesel), gearbox type (manual or automatic/dual-clutch), and whether the car is front-wheel drive or 4MATIC — confirm those details with the breaker and the trim name can be ignored entirely.

Is the NS (nearside) drive shaft the same as the OS (offside) on a CLA?

No — on front-wheel drive and 4MATIC CLA models the nearside (left) and offside (right) drive shafts are different lengths and are not interchangeable, so make sure you tell the breaker which side you need. Double-check by confirming NS or OS when you get your quote, as supplying the wrong side is one of the most common ordering errors with drive shafts.

Can I use a drive shaft from a first-generation CLA (2013–2019) in a second-generation CLA (C118, 2019 onwards)?

The C117 (2013–2019) and the C118 (2019 onwards) are distinct generations built on different platforms, and drive shafts from the C117 are not expected to fit the C118. These are separate cars mechanically, so always source a shaft that matches the correct generation — confirm the generation and engine code with the breaker before ordering.

Does a diesel CLA drive shaft fit a petrol CLA of the same year?

Fuel type can affect drive shaft specification because diesel and petrol engines of different power outputs may use different shaft dimensions or CV joint ratings, even within the same model year. Engine code is the most reliable way to establish the correct part — give the breaker your exact engine code (from your V5 or a VIN check) and let them cross-reference fitment rather than relying on petrol or diesel as a guide alone.