Second Hand Mercedes-Benz EQS Rear Tailgate

The EQS was launched in 2021 on the dedicated V297 platform, and this first generation has continued from 2021 onwards without a full model change, so tailgates from across that production run are generally from the same platform generation. However, mid-run pressing or trim changes can occur without a formal facelift announcement, so confirm with the breaker using your exact registration to make sure the panel matches yours precisely. Never assume fitment without that check.

Both the 2022 and 2024 EQS sit within the same V297 first-generation platform, which is encouraging, but the EQS did receive updates during its production life and subtle pressing changes between model years are possible without being publicly announced as a facelift. You should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than relying on the shared platform alone. The breaker can cross-reference the exact part numbers to give you confidence before buying.

Trim and powertrain level — whether you have an EQS 450+, EQS 450 4MATIC, or EQS 580 4MATIC — do not affect rear tailgate fitment, as the body pressing is shared across the range on the V297 platform. What you might find is that higher-spec cars have additional features such as the optional power-close mechanism or different glass finishes, so a tailgate from a lower-spec car may be physically compatible but lack those features. Confirm with the breaker what ancillaries are included with the tailgate they're quoting you.

No — the EQS saloon (V297) and the EQS SUV (X296) are entirely different body styles built on related but distinct platforms, and their tailgates are completely different panels that will not interchange. Always make sure the breaker's tailgate comes from the same body style as your vehicle. This is the single most important fitment question to get right before anything else.

Regional variants sold under different names or in different markets can sometimes have panel differences even on the same platform, and this is one area where we'd recommend you confirm directly with the breaker against your UK registration rather than assuming a part pulled from an import or grey-market car is identical. UK-market cars should be the safest match for another UK-registered EQS. A good breaker will be able to check the sourcing of the part and compare it to your vehicle's details.

Give the breaker your full registration number, as this lets them confirm your exact model year, specification, and any build options that may affect the panel or its fittings such as sensors, hinges, or glass type. It's also worth telling them whether your tailgate has any powered features — for example a hands-free or power-close function — so they can match those ancillaries. The EQS carries no engine or trim fitment concerns for the tailgate itself, but the registration check remains essential to rule out any mid-run pressing differences.