Cheap Mercedes-Benz E-Class Glove Box

The E-Class has gone through distinct generations — W124 (1984–1995), W210 (1995–2002), W211 (2002–2009), W212 (2009–2016, facelifted 2013), and W213 (2016–2023) — and glove boxes are generation-specific, so a unit from the same generation as your car is what you need. Crossing from one generation to another will not produce a direct fit as the dashboard architecture changes completely. Within a generation, units from before and after a facelift may differ in finish or fixings, so always confirm the exact year with the breaker against your registration.

These two cars both sit within the W212 generation (2009–2016), but the W212 received a facelift in 2013 that updated interior trim and dashboard details, meaning a 2012 unit is pre-facelift and a 2015 unit is post-facelift. The basic mounting points may be similar, but trim finish and fitment details can differ across that 2013 boundary. Confirm compatibility with the breaker by providing both registration plates before buying.

The E-Class is sold in trim levels including SE, Sport, AMG Line, and Avantgarde among others, and while the glove box occupies the same dashboard position across trims, the finish, stitching, or surround material can vary — for example, AMG Line cars may have a different textured or stitched finish compared to a standard SE. The core fitment and mounting is generation-based rather than trim-based, so a glove box from the same generation will usually install correctly, though there may be a visible cosmetic difference if the trims don't match. Ask the breaker what trim the donor car's glove box came from so you can judge whether the finish suits your interior.

The glove box sits in the dashboard on the passenger side and is shared across body styles within the same generation, so whether your car is a saloon (W212 etc.), estate (also known as the T-Model), or coupe the part should be the same. The cabriolet shares its dashboard with the coupe within its respective generation, so this should not create a difference for the glove box specifically. Still worth confirming with the breaker using your registration to rule out any minor variant differences.

The glove box on the E-Class is fitted on the passenger side (nearside/NS in UK terms), and since this is a right-hand-drive market there is only one glove box location to consider — so side is not a variable you need to specify when ordering. Simply confirm the generation and trim finish with the breaker and you should be covered.

Replacing a glove box is generally a straightforward interior job — it typically involves opening the unit, removing fixings, and unclipping or unbolting the assembly from the dashboard — and most reasonably confident DIYers can manage it. There are no safety-critical systems involved with a standard glove box replacement, unlike parts such as airbags or seatbelt pretensioners. If you are unsure about any wiring or ancillary components in that area of your particular car, a trusted independent garage can complete the job quickly and cheaply.