Second Hand Mercedes-Benz CLE Brake Light Switch

Yes, the CLE has a brake light switch — it is a standard component on all variants, regardless of engine or drivetrain, as it is needed to activate the brake lights and communicate pedal input to the engine management and stability systems. The CLE (C236 coupe, A236 cabriolet) launched in 2023 as a single-generation model to date, replacing both the C-Class and E-Class coupes and cabriolets. All petrol and diesel variants, including the AMG-badged versions, use a brake pedal-mounted switch of this type.

The CLE launched in 2023 and is, as of 2025, still within its first generation (C236/A236) with no facelift yet announced, so switches from across the 2023–2025 production range are likely to be compatible with one another. That said, confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your specific registration before purchasing, as minor running production changes can occasionally affect switch specification. There are no known mid-generation brake switch revisions, but a good breaker will be able to cross-reference your VIN to be certain.

For the brake light switch specifically, engine size does not affect fitment — the switch sits on the brake pedal bracket and performs the same function across the CLE's engine range, from the 200 four-cylinder mild-hybrid to the AMG CLE 63. Unlike brake discs or callipers, which can vary with power output, the pedal-mounted switch is consistent across variants. You can therefore buy from any CLE regardless of whether the donor car was a 200, 300, 450 or AMG 53/63 model.

No — the brake light switch is mounted on the pedal box, which is shared between the CLE Coupe (C236) and CLE Cabriolet (A236), so body style does not affect this part. A switch pulled from a coupe will fit a cabriolet and vice versa. Just confirm the part number with the breaker against your registration as a sensible final check.

Trim level has no effect on brake light switch fitment — AMG Line, Night Edition, or any other trim designation is purely cosmetic and does not alter the pedal assembly or switch specification. A switch from any trim level of CLE will interchange with any other, so do not let trim differences put you off buying from a breaker whose donor car has different badging to yours. Confirm the part against your registration as standard practice, but trim is not a concern here.

Give the breaker your full registration number so they can verify the exact part number against the VIN — this is the most reliable way to confirm compatibility on a relatively new model like the CLE where the used-parts pool is still building. The brake light switch on the CLE is a pedal-mounted unit and is not side-specific, so you do not need to worry about nearside or offside. Because the CLE is a current-generation model with no facelift boundary to navigate yet, the main risk is simply receiving a switch from a different manufacturer's platform, so buying specifically from a confirmed CLE donor car is recommended.