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Fitment on a used handbrake lever varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
No — the GLA has never been fitted with a traditional mechanical handbrake lever in any of its variants. Both the first-generation GLA (X156, 2013–2019) and the second-generation GLA (H247, 2020–present) use an electronic parking brake (EPB), operated by a button rather than a physical lever. If you're looking for a parking brake component, you likely need the EPB switch, the EPB actuator/motor on the rear caliper, or a related module — confirm exactly which part you need with a breaker against your registration.
The first-generation GLA (X156, 2013–2019) and the second-generation GLA (H247, 2020 onwards) are completely different platforms, so the electronic parking brake switch from one generation will not fit the other. Even within the first generation, facelift changes in 2017 may affect trim and connector details, so confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker.
The EPB switch itself is generally consistent across trim levels such as SE, Sport, and AMG Line within the same generation, as it forms part of the centre console switchgear. That said, the surrounding console trim and finisher can differ between trims, so a switch pulled from a different trim car should function correctly but may have minor cosmetic differences in finish or surround. Always confirm the specific part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure.
Engine choice does not affect the electronic parking brake system on the GLA, so the EPB switch or rear actuator from a petrol GLA 200 and a diesel GLA 220d of the same generation should be interchangeable. The key factors are generation and build date, not engine variant, so focus your search on matching those details with the breaker.
Rather than a handbrake lever, the parts most commonly needed for GLA parking brake issues are the EPB switch (the button in the cabin), the EPB actuator or motor integrated into the rear brake caliper, or occasionally the EPB control module. Describe the fault symptom to the breaker along with your registration, as this will help them identify the exact component from the correct generation and specification of donor vehicle.