Used Mercedes-Benz GLA Wheel Trims

Wheel trims (plastic hub caps) are fitted to entry-level GLA variants that come with steel wheels, typically on base-spec models in both the first-generation X156 (2013–2020) and second-generation X247 (2020–present) ranges. Higher-spec trims such as AMG Line are almost always supplied with alloy wheels from the factory, so if your car has alloys it will not have wheel trims. If you are unsure whether your car left the factory with steel wheels and trims, check your V5C or ask the breaker to confirm against your registration.

Both a 2016 and a 2019 GLA fall within the first-generation X156 (2013–2020), so they share the same basic steel wheel specification and trims from this era are generally compatible with one another. The X156 received a facelift in 2017 which brought some cosmetic updates but did not change the steel wheel size used on base models, so the trim design may differ slightly in appearance even if the fitting dimensions match. Confirm the wheel diameter (typically 16 or 17 inch) with the breaker against your registration before buying to be sure.

The X156 and X247 are different generations with different styling languages and potentially different steel wheel sizes, so you should treat these as non-interchangeable for wheel trims. Fitment across this generation boundary is something you must confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as the fixing clip pattern and overall diameter may differ. Do not assume a trim will fit simply because it comes from the same model name.

Trim level itself does not affect the physical fitment of wheel trims, because what matters is the steel wheel size fitted to your car, not the badge on the boot. That said, Sport and AMG Line grades on the GLA are almost always supplied with alloy wheels rather than steel wheels, meaning those variants would not have wheel trims at all. If you have a base SE-grade GLA with steel wheels, focus on matching the wheel diameter and confirm with the breaker rather than worrying about trim-level badging.

Entry-level GLA models with steel wheels are most commonly fitted with 16-inch wheel trims, though the exact size depends on the specific model year and variant your car was built with. Engine size on the GLA does not typically influence wheel trim size in the way it might affect brake or suspension components, so this is more about the wheel specification chosen at the factory for your grade. Check your tyre sidewall (the diameter figure in the tyre size, e.g. R16) or confirm the steel wheel size with the breaker against your registration to get the right trim.

No, wheel trims on the GLA are not side-specific — unlike some running-gear parts such as wishbones, a trim from the NS (nearside, kerb side) will fit the OS (offside, driver's side) without any issue. The only thing that matters is that the trim matches your steel wheel diameter and the correct generation of GLA. If you are only replacing one trim, bear in mind that a used trim from a different car may have minor cosmetic differences in colour or surface finish compared with your remaining three.