Cheap Mercedes-Benz GLB Bonnet Strut

Yes, the Mercedes-Benz GLB does have bonnet struts - gas-filled strut supports that hold the bonnet open when you are working under it, rather than an old-fashioned rod or prop. Every GLB variant, regardless of engine or drivetrain, uses this system, so the part is genuine and straightforward to source from a breaker.

The GLB is a single generation, launched in 2019 and still in production as of 2025 - there has been a mid-cycle refresh, commonly referred to as the GLB facelift, which arrived for the 2023 model year. The facelift brought changes to the front-end styling including the lights and grille, so it is worth knowing which side of that 2023 boundary your car sits on when sourcing front-end components like bonnet struts.

A 2020 car is pre-facelift and a 2023 car sits right at the facelift boundary, so there is a real possibility the strut mounting points or bonnet geometry changed between those two cars. The bonnet strut itself is a mechanically simple part, but you should confirm with the breaker using your exact registration before buying, as we cannot guarantee interchange across that facelift line.

Trim level makes no difference to bonnet strut fitment on the GLB - SE, Sport, AMG Line, and AMG Line Premium all share the same bonnet and strut mounting arrangement within the same model year. You may find cosmetic differences in other parts of the engine bay, but the strut itself is identical across trims, so do not worry about chasing a specific trim-level donor car.

No, engine type and drivetrain layout do not affect bonnet strut fitment on the GLB - the bonnet and its strut arrangement are shared across the petrol, diesel, and EQB-based configurations within the same generation. Any GLB of the same model year and facelift status as your car should be a suitable donor, regardless of what was under the bonnet.

You can request quotes from UK vehicle dismantlers directly through Findapart by entering your registration - this ensures breakers can match the correct year and facelift status to your car. Because the GLB is a relatively recent model, availability of used struts is growing as more cars enter the salvage pool, and providing your exact reg will help breakers confirm the right part before you commit.