Second Hand Mercedes-Benz GLB CV Joints

The GLB is available in both front-wheel-drive (2WD) and four-wheel-drive (4MATIC) versions, and CV joints exist on both — front CV joints are present on all variants to drive the front wheels, while 4MATIC models also have rear CV joints on the rear driveshafts. When searching for a used CV joint, make sure you specify whether you need a front or rear item and whether your car is 2WD or 4MATIC, as rear CV joints simply do not exist on the front-wheel-drive models. Confirm the exact specification with your breaker against your registration number to avoid ordering the wrong part.

The Mercedes-Benz GLB (X247) launched in 2019 and, as of 2024, remains in its first generation — there is no second-generation model yet. A facelift was introduced for the 2024 model year, so if you are buying a used CV joint from a pre-facelift car (2019–2023) for a post-facelift car or vice versa, confirm with the breaker whether the driveshaft and joint dimensions changed across that boundary before committing. Within the pre-facelift X247 range, year-to-year variation is less of a concern, but engine size and drivetrain (2WD vs 4MATIC) still matter more than model year for CV joint selection.

Engine size and output can influence driveshaft and CV joint dimensions because higher-torque variants may use more robust joints rated for greater load, so a CV joint from a GLB 180 is not necessarily the same as one from a GLB 220 4MATIC or the GLB 35 AMG. The AMG 35 in particular, with its significantly higher power output and standard 4MATIC+, is very likely to use different CV joints to the standard range, so always quote your exact engine variant to the breaker. Confirm the part number against your registration to be certain.

Trim level alone does not affect CV joint fitment on the GLB — the joints are determined by drivetrain layout (2WD or 4MATIC) and engine variant, not by whether your car is Sport, AMG Line, or AMG Line Executive. These trim grades primarily affect interior specification, exterior styling, and wheel size, none of which change the driveshaft components. Focus on confirming your drivetrain and engine when speaking to the breaker, and the trim badge can be disregarded for this part.

Yes, absolutely — front CV joints are handed, and on 4MATIC models the rear CV joints are also side-specific, so always tell your breaker whether you need the nearside (NS, passenger side) or offside (OS, driver side) joint. Getting this wrong means the part will not fit, and returning used parts can be complicated, so double-check which side is worn or damaged before making contact. A good breaker will ask you this as standard, but it pays to have the information ready.

The GLB shares platform architecture with the GLA (H247) and certain other MFA2-platform Mercedes-Benz models, and there may be some parts commonality, particularly on front-wheel-drive variants with similar engine outputs. However, differences in vehicle weight, suspension geometry, and driveshaft length mean you should not assume interchangeability without checking part numbers carefully. Ask your breaker to verify the exact part number matches your registration before purchasing from a GLA or CLA donor vehicle.