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A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz CLE cv joints
No two cv jointss are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's left or right, inner or outer
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Fitment questions
Do Mercedes-Benz CLE models have CV joints?
Yes – the CLE (launched 2023) uses a rear-wheel-drive platform derived from the C-Class, but all variants also send drive to the rear wheels through driveshafts fitted with CV joints at each end, and 4MATIC all-wheel-drive versions add front driveshaft CV joints as well. So every CLE has at least rear CV joints, with front ones only present on 4MATIC variants. If you are unsure which drivetrain your car has, check your V5C or the data plate – 4MATIC will be badged on the car.
Will CV joints from an early 2023 CLE fit a later 2024 or 2025 car – has anything changed?
The CLE is a single generation launched in 2023 with no facelift or generation change recorded at the time of writing, so the platform has remained consistent across 2023, 2024 and 2025 build dates. In practice, engine size can influence driveshaft and CV joint dimensions, so a joint from a CLE 200 may not be the same part as one from a CLE 450 4MATIC even within the same model year. Always confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your full registration before purchasing.
Does the engine or power output affect which CV joints I need on a Mercedes-Benz CLE?
Yes, this matters more than most people expect – larger or more powerful engines typically transfer greater torque through the driveshafts, which can mean heavier-duty or differently dimensioned CV joints compared with lower-output variants. A CLE 200 and a CLE 300 may share joints, but a CLE 450 with its higher output is more likely to differ. Give the breaker your full registration so they can match the correct joint to your exact engine variant.
Does trim level affect which CV joint I need – for example, does an AMG Line CLE use different joints to an Avantgarde?
Trim level alone does not affect CV joint fitment – AMG Line is a styling and equipment package rather than a mechanical change, so the driveshaft components are determined by engine and drivetrain, not by whether the car is Avantgarde or AMG Line. Do bear in mind that if you are sourcing from a breaker, cosmetic parts like alloy wheels or bodykit pieces will differ between trims, but the CV joint itself will not. Confirm with the breaker using your registration to be certain you are matched on drivetrain and engine.
I need to know if I should be looking for a nearside or offside CV joint – does it matter on a CLE?
Yes, side absolutely matters – the NS (nearside, driver's side in the UK) and OS (offside, passenger's side) driveshafts are not always identical, and on some layouts one side is longer than the other. When contacting a breaker, always specify NS or OS clearly alongside your registration and engine variant. Fitting the wrong side risks the joint not seating correctly, so do not assume they are interchangeable.
Can I use CLE CV joints from a 2WD rear-wheel-drive car on a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive CLE, or vice versa?
No – a standard rear-wheel-drive CLE does not have front driveshafts at all, so the front CV joints simply do not exist on that variant, and the rear joints may differ in specification between 4MATIC and non-4MATIC cars due to differences in load sharing and axle design. Always source CV joints from a like-for-like drivetrain – 4MATIC to 4MATIC, or RWD to RWD – and confirm this with the breaker against both the donor and recipient registrations before buying.