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A used window winder motor that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The Mercedes-Benz CLS first generation (C219) ran from 2004 to 2010, and the second generation (C218) ran from 2011 to 2018, so a 2008 and a 2012 car sit in completely different generations with different door structures. A motor from the C219 is very unlikely to cross over to the C218, and you should confirm compatibility with the breaker against both registration numbers before ordering.
The C218 CLS received a facelift in 2014, and while the door shell remained broadly similar across the generation, whether the winder motor itself changed at that point is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as mid-range production changes can affect the regulator and motor assembly. Always quote both registration plates when asking a breaker to check parts.
Yes, it matters significantly — the nearside (NS, passenger left) and offside (OS, driver right) motors are door-specific and will not swap over. When contacting a breaker, always state clearly which side you need using NS or OS to avoid receiving the wrong part.
Trim and engine variants such as the 350 or 500 do not affect window winder motor fitment, as the motor is determined by the generation and door side rather than the powertrain. You may find cosmetic differences in the door card or finishing trim around the switch, but the motor mechanism itself should be the same within the same generation and door position — confirm the exact part number with the breaker to be sure.
The CLS (both C219 and C218) was produced as a four-door coupé body style throughout its production run, so there is no three-door or five-door variation to worry about for this model. What does matter is the door side — NS or OS — and the generation (C219 2004–2010 or C218 2011–2018), so make sure you specify both when contacting a breaker.
Although the CLS shares its platform with the W211 E-Class (for the C219 generation) and the W212 E-Class (for the C218 generation), the CLS has a distinct coupé roofline and door design that may mean the motor or regulator assembly differs from the E-Class saloon or estate. This is a question to put directly to the breaker with both registration numbers, as platform-sharing does not guarantee parts interchangeability.