Used Mercedes-Benz GLC Bonnet Latch

The first-generation GLC (X253) ran from 2015 to 2022, so a 2016 and a 2018 are both pre-facelift examples within the same generation — the bonnet latch is highly likely to be the same part. That said, always confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration before buying, as minor running changes can occur mid-production.

The X253 GLC received a facelift in 2019, which updated the front end including the bumper, grille and lights. Whether the bonnet latch itself changed across that 2019 boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as we cannot state with certainty that pre- and post-facelift latches are interchangeable.

Yes, the Mercedes-Benz GLC has a conventional bonnet latch mechanism, including a primary catch and a safety catch, operated by a release lever inside the cabin. It is a standard fitment across all GLC variants, so sourcing a used one from a breaker is straightforward.

No — trim level does not affect bonnet latch fitment on the GLC; the latch assembly is the same across SE, Sport, AMG Line and other trim grades within the same generation. The trim name you should focus on is the generation (X253, 2015–2022) and whether your car is pre- or post-2019 facelift, not the trim level.

Engine choice does not affect bonnet latch fitment — the front-end structure and latch are shared across petrol, diesel and AMG variants within the same generation. Stick to matching the generation and facelift period rather than the engine, and confirm with the breaker using your registration to be sure.

A 2020 GLC is a post-facelift X253 (facelift from 2019 through to the end of production in 2022), so you should ideally look for a latch from another 2019–2022 GLC first. Pre-facelift (2015–2018) latches may or may not interchange across the facelift boundary, so check directly with the breaker against your registration before committing to one of those.