Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLE Airbag Control Module

Yes, all variants of the Mercedes-Benz CLE are fitted with an airbag control module (also called the SRS control unit) as standard — it manages the deployment of airbags and pretensioner seat belts throughout the car. The CLE launched in 2023 as a single generation replacing both the C-Class Coupe and E-Class Coupe, and every variant across the range carries this module. If you are sourcing a used one from a breaker, bear in mind airbags and pretensioners are safety-critical systems and professional fitting is strongly recommended.

The Mercedes-Benz CLE is a single generation that began in 2023, so 2023, 2024, and 2025 cars all belong to the same generation and broadly share the same SRS architecture. That said, compatibility of a specific module with your car's exact SRS system configuration is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying, as software calibration and system variants can differ between build dates. Airbag modules are single-use after deployment, so always verify the unit you are sourcing has not been triggered.

Trim level can matter for the CLE airbag module because seat and interior configurations vary across trims such as AMG Line and AMG models, which can affect pretensioner variants and sensor inputs tied to the SRS system. You should confirm with the breaker that the module they have matches your specific trim and seat setup against your registration, rather than assuming any CLE module will simply plug in. This is particularly important given the safety-critical nature of the SRS system, and professional installation is strongly advised.

The CLE is offered as both a Coupe and a Cabriolet, and the airbag control module may differ between these body styles because the Cabriolet has additional roof-related and rollover protection systems that feed into the SRS module. You should not assume a Coupe module will be a straight swap for a Cabriolet or vice versa — confirm the body style of the donor car with the breaker against your own registration. As with all airbag components, professional fitting is essential.

For a UK car the module itself is generally the same unit regardless of steering side, but sensor routing and certain pretensioner variants tied to the NS (nearside, left) and OS (offside, right) positions may differ in practice. Confirm with the breaker that the donor car was a UK-spec right-hand-drive model and that the module matches your registration's SRS configuration. Given this is a safety-critical component, do not fit it yourself — use a qualified technician who can carry out any necessary coding or system checks.

Engine variant does not affect which airbag control module is fitted to the CLE — the SRS system is consistent across petrol, diesel, and plug-in hybrid drivetrains, so you do not need to match the engine when sourcing a used unit. However, fitting an airbag module is not a DIY job: it is a safety-critical component that typically requires specialist diagnostic equipment to code to the vehicle, and incorrect installation could prevent airbag deployment or cause inadvertent triggering. Always have this part installed and verified by a qualified technician.