Mercedes-Benz GLA Bonnet Strut Replacement Parts

The GLA does use a bonnet strut (a gas-filled strut) rather than a manual prop rod, so this is a genuine part you'll find on the car. It holds the bonnet open automatically when raised. You'll typically find one strut on each side of the engine bay, connecting the bonnet to the body.

The original GLA X156 ran from 2014 through to around 2020, with a facelift introduced in 2017 that brought updated lights and grille but retained the same underlying platform and front-end structure. Because the bonnet itself carried over across that facelift, there's a good chance the strut is the same part, but whether it interchanges directly across the 2017 facelift boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

Yes, the X156 and H247 are entirely different platforms with different bodywork, so bonnet struts from these two generations are not interchangeable. Always make sure the breaker is supplying a part from the same generation as your car. If you're unsure which generation you have, your registration will confirm it instantly.

Trim level does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the GLA — the bonnet and its struts are shared across SE, Sport, AMG Line, and other trim variants within the same generation. The strut itself is a mechanical item unaffected by cosmetic or equipment differences between trims. Just match the generation and facelift period and you should be looking at the correct part.

No — engine choice does not affect bonnet strut fitment on the GLA, as the bonnet and strut mounting points are the same regardless of what's under it. You don't need to tell the breaker your engine type for this particular part. Generation and facelift period are the only details that matter.

The X156 facelift arrived during 2017, so a 2017 car could be either pre- or post-facelift depending on its exact build date. Whether the bonnet strut changed at that facelift boundary is something you should check with the breaker using your registration number, as they can cross-reference the exact part number for your specific car.