Mercedes-Benz CLE Rear Tailgate Replacement Parts

The CLE (C236 platform) launched in 2023 as a single-generation coupe and convertible, so used tailgates will come from 2023 onwards. Because the model is still in its first generation at the time of writing, there are no generation boundaries to worry about yet. Always confirm the part against your exact registration with the breaker, as early production pressings can occasionally differ from later builds.

The CLE has been on the C236 platform throughout 2023 to present with no confirmed facelift or generation change in that period, so a tailgate from any of those years is likely from the same body pressing. That said, mid-production panel changes can happen quietly, so confirm the donor car's registration against yours with the breaker before buying. Never assume fitment is guaranteed based on year alone.

Trim level does not affect tailgate fitment on the CLE; the body pressing is the same regardless of whether the car is a standard, AMG Line, or AMG Line Premium model. What can differ is the finish — a tailgate from a lower trim may lack spoiler lips, specific badges, or prep holes for trim pieces fitted on higher-spec cars. The breaker can advise on cosmetic differences, but structurally the panel will fit.

No — the CLE coupe (C236) and CLE cabriolet are completely different body styles with different rear structures, so their tailgates are not interchangeable. Always make sure the donor car matches your exact body style when getting a quote from a breaker. Body style is the first thing to confirm before anything else.

No — the CLE is a distinct coupe body on the C236 platform and shares no tailgate with the W206 C-Class or W214 E-Class, which are saloon and estate bodied cars on their own platforms. Tailgates are body-style and platform-specific, so only a tailgate from another C236 CLE coupe is a candidate. Your breaker will need your VIN or registration to source the correct panel.

Colour does not affect whether the panel physically fits, but an unmatched colour will need respraying before it looks right on the car. When getting quotes through Findapart, let the breaker know your paint code (found on a sticker inside the door jamb or in the service book) so they can flag if they have a closer colour match. Factor respray costs into your budget if the available panel is a different colour.