Second Hand Mercedes-Benz EQB Steering Column

Yes, the EQB has a conventional steering column connecting the steering wheel to the steering rack, just as a petrol or diesel car would — being fully electric does not change this. The column is a real, replaceable component and used examples do come up through breakers.

The EQB (X243) launched in the UK in 2022 and has continued in its first generation through the mid-2020s without a fundamental platform change, so columns from within that generation are the most likely to be compatible. That said, Mercedes-Benz does make running production changes, so you should confirm against your exact registration with the breaker before buying.

The steering column itself is not typically varied by motor output or drivetrain configuration on the EQB — it is the same basic X243 platform across the range. Fitment is far more about model year and generation than whether you have the single-motor 250 or the dual-motor 300/350 4MATIC variants, so the drivetrain distinction should not be your primary concern when sourcing this part.

Trim level does not affect steering column fitment on the EQB; Progressive, AMG Line, and any other trim grades all use the same column assembly for a given model year. You may find that higher trims include stalk controls or column-mounted switches that differ cosmetically, so check those ancillary parts with your breaker if you need them, but the core column itself is not trim-specific.

The EQB X243 shares its platform with the GLB X247 and the two are closely related, which sometimes leads to parts interchanging — however, whether the steering column crosses over between these two models is something you must confirm with the breaker against both registrations rather than assume. Platform sharing does not guarantee every component is identical, and differences in steer-by-wire calibration or column electronics could matter here.

Give the breaker your full registration number so they can confirm the exact model year and specification from the V5C data, and mention whether your car has any advanced driver assistance features such as lane-keep assist that use the steering column electronics. The EQB is a single-generation model at the time of writing (X243, from 2022), so generation is straightforward, but production date and any mid-cycle updates are worth verifying. Never assume a part fits solely based on model name — always let the breaker check it against your reg.