Mercedes-Benz CLE Body Control Module Replacement Parts

Yes, the Mercedes-Benz CLE (introduced in 2023 as a coupe and cabriolet) is built on modern Mercedes electronics architecture and does use a Body Control Module (sometimes referred to within Mercedes systems as a SAM unit or central gateway module) to manage functions like lighting, wipers, and central locking. When searching for this part, breakers may list it under SAM (Signal Acquisition Module) rather than BCM, so it is worth asking for both terms. Confirm the exact module reference against your registration with the breaker.

The CLE launched in 2023 and is still in its first generation with no facelift having occurred as of 2025, so a module from a 2023 car and a 2024 car are from the same generation. That said, Mercedes frequently updates software and hardware revisions within a model year, so a direct plug-and-play fit is not guaranteed even within the same generation. Confirm the exact part number against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

The CLE is available with a range of petrol and mild-hybrid engines as well as a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant, and the PHEV in particular is likely to use a different or additional control module setup due to its high-voltage battery management integration. For standard petrol variants the BCM specification is less likely to differ by engine, but given Mercedes' complexity it is still worth confirming the part number against your exact registration with the breaker rather than assuming engine size alone determines compatibility.

The CLE is offered in trim levels including AMG Line and the full AMG (Mercedes-AMG CLE 53) variant, and while trim level does not fundamentally change the nature of the BCM, higher specification trims with additional features such as massaging seats, advanced lighting, or performance driving modes may use a module programmed with different software or a different part number. The physical hardware may look identical but the configuration can differ, so always confirm the part number against your specific registration with the breaker rather than going on trim name alone.

The CLE shares platform and electronics architecture with the C-Class (W206) and to a degree the E-Class (W214), and breakers sometimes cross-reference modules across these models. However, Mercedes BCMs are programmed to the specific vehicle and differences in body style, optional equipment, and software versions mean cross-model fitment carries real risk. Route this question directly to the breaker, quoting your registration and the donor vehicle's registration, and expect that any used BCM will require coding to your car by a Mercedes specialist.

Yes — Mercedes Body Control and SAM modules are coded to the vehicle and will almost certainly require programming with Mercedes XENTRY diagnostic equipment after fitting, even if the part number matches exactly. A used unit from a breaker is a cost-effective starting point, but budget for specialist coding on top of the part cost. Your supplying breaker may be able to advise whether they can assist with coding, or you will need a Mercedes-trained independent or main dealer.