Used Mercedes-Benz CLS Windscreen

The CLS has run across three distinct generations: the first-generation C219 ran from 2004 to 2010, the second-generation C218 ran from 2011 to 2018 (with a facelift around 2014), and the third-generation C257 started from 2018 onwards. Windscreens are not interchangeable between these generations, so you need to match your car to the correct platform. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the right glass.

Both sit within the C218 generation, so there is a reasonable chance the aperture is the same, but the facelift brought updates that may affect ADAS camera bracket or rain sensor provisions in the glass. Name the boundary to your breaker and ask them to check the donor car's spec against your registration before buying. We'd not recommend assuming a straight swap without that confirmation.

Trim level and engine do not affect windscreen fitment on the CLS - the glass itself is the same across AMG Line, Sport, and standard variants within the same generation. What does matter is whether your car has heating elements in the screen or brackets for an ADAS camera system, which can appear across trim levels rather than being tied to one specific trim. Check what features your existing screen has and make sure the replacement matches them.

Yes, this is important: if your car has a forward-facing camera for lane assist, autonomous emergency braking, or similar ADAS functions, the replacement screen must have the correct mounting bracket in the same position. Camera bracket designs can vary even within a generation, and fitting a screen without the right bracket means the camera either cannot be fitted correctly or may not calibrate safely. Confirm the donor screen's bracket spec with the breaker against your exact registration before purchasing.

Yes - if your original screen has a heating element (the fine wires or coating that clears the screen quickly), you need a replacement that matches, as the wiring loom connector will be present on your car and a non-heated screen won't work with it. Heated windscreens are increasingly common on newer CLS models but are not fitted to every car, so check your existing screen before contacting a breaker. Tell the breaker whether your screen is heated or not so they can source the correct part.

Windscreen replacement on any modern CLS is a job for a professional due to the bonded installation, and if your car has an ADAS camera mounted to the screen, the camera will almost certainly need recalibration after the new glass is fitted. This is typically done by a specialist or main dealer using dedicated equipment, and skipping it could affect the reliability of safety systems. Factor the cost of calibration into your budget when getting quotes from breakers.