Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLA Washer Pump

Yes, every Mercedes-Benz CLA has a washer pump — it's the small electric motor that pressurises the washer fluid reservoir and sends water to your windscreen and rear washers when you operate the stalk. It's a standard fitment across all CLA variants regardless of engine or trim, so there's no need to worry about whether your particular version has one.

The CLA C117 ran from 2013 to 2019, with a facelift arriving in 2016, but both pre-facelift and facelift cars share the same basic body and underpinnings, meaning the washer pump and reservoir setup is generally the same across the full C117 generation. In practice, first-gen CLA washer pumps are widely swapped across those years without issue, but confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying, as minor supplier changes can occasionally affect connector or fitting details.

The C118 (2019-onwards) is a substantially redesigned car with a different platform and body, so its washer pump is unlikely to be a direct swap onto the earlier C117 (2013–2019). These two generations should be treated as separate fitment pools; give the breaker your registration so they can verify the correct part for your specific car.

No, trim level makes no difference to washer pump fitment on the CLA — the same pump is used regardless of whether your car is an SE, Sport, AMG Line, or any other grade. You may find cosmetically different washer jet nozzles in bumpers between trims, but the pump itself that sits on the reservoir is not trim-specific, so don't let the seller's trim label put you off if the generation and year match yours.

Mercedes-Benz does use common washer pump and reservoir components across models that share a platform, and the first-gen CLA (C117) shares its underpinnings with the W176 A-Class and X156 GLA, so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility. That said, reservoir shape and bracket positions can vary even within a platform family, so confirm the part number against your registration with the breaker rather than assuming it will simply bolt in.

It's worth asking the breaker whether the pump they're supplying is for the front screen, rear screen, or both — some CLAs use a twin-outlet pump or two separate pumps on the same reservoir, so make sure you're getting the right outlet for your needs. Also check that the electrical connector style matches yours, as breakers can sometimes pull pumps from cars with slightly different build-spec; quoting your full registration gives the breaker the best chance of matching the correct unit.