Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLE Air Conditioning Condenser

All Mercedes-Benz CLE variants leave the factory with air conditioning as standard, so every CLE has an AC condenser regardless of engine or trim level. The condenser is part of the climate control system fitted across the entire range, meaning you do not need to worry about finding a variant-specific unit on that basis. The key fitment variables to focus on instead are your engine code and production year.

The Mercedes-Benz CLE (C236/A236) launched in 2023 as a single generation with no facelift having occurred yet, so early 2023 and 2024 production cars sit within the same generation. That said, Mercedes-Benz occasionally makes ancillary or mounting changes mid-production run, so you should confirm the part against your registration with the breaker before buying. Supplying your engine code from your V5 or a VIN check gives the breaker the best chance of matching the right unit.

Trim level does not affect the air conditioning condenser — this is a mechanical component that follows the engine and drivetrain, not the badge or specification level. A CLE 200 Sport and a CLE 200 AMG Line with the same engine code should use the same condenser. Bear in mind that breakers may price units differently depending on the trim the donor car carried, but the part itself is not trim-specific.

Engine code matters more than year alone, because different CLE engines — for example the M254 petrol four-cylinder used in the CLE 200 and CLE 300, or the diesel units in the CLE 220d — can have differing cooling pack arrangements and condenser configurations. Year gives useful supporting context, but two CLEs built in the same month with different engine codes could require different parts. Always pull your engine code from the V5 or a VIN decoder and pass it to the breaker for the most accurate match.

Body style does not typically affect the air conditioning condenser itself, as the condenser sits in the front cooling pack and is determined by the engine and cooling system rather than the roof configuration. However, if Mercedes-Benz introduced any routing or packaging differences between the coupé and cabriolet in this area, that would be worth confirming with the breaker against your specific registration. Providing your engine code and VIN gives the breaker everything they need to check compatibility confidently.

The CLE is its own distinct model (C236/A236) and is not simply a rebadged C-Class or E-Class, so cross-model fitment is not something you should assume. Some components may share part numbers across the Mercedes-Benz range where platforms overlap, but you would need the breaker to check your specific engine code against the donor car's details to confirm whether a C-Class or E-Class condenser is a valid match. Do not attempt to fit a part from another model without that confirmation from the breaker.