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Mercedes-Benz GLE Aerial Replacement Parts

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Choosing the right used Mercedes-Benz GLE aerial

Used aerials vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:

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Fitment questions

Does the Mercedes-Benz GLE actually have an aerial, and will I find one from a breaker?

Yes, the GLE is fitted with an aerial — typically a roof-mounted shark-fin antenna that handles radio, GPS, and on later models DAB and telematics signals. Breakers regularly remove these from accident-damaged or end-of-life GLE units, so they are a realistic used-parts find. When requesting quotes on Findapart, include your registration so the breaker can confirm the exact connector and specification fitted to your car.

Will a GLE aerial from the first generation (W166, 2015–2019) fit my facelift or second-generation GLE (V167, 2019-onwards)?

The W166 first-generation GLE (2015–2019) and the V167 second-generation GLE (2019-onwards) are entirely different platforms with different roof profiles and wiring architectures, so these aerials are very unlikely to be interchangeable. Stick to sourcing from the same generation as your car. Confirm the connector type and any integrated module specification with the breaker before purchasing.

Does the trim level matter — will an aerial from an AMG Line fit my Sport or SE GLE?

Trim level — whether SE, Sport, AMG Line, or AMG Line Premium — does not affect which aerial is fitted; the shark-fin unit is determined by the vehicle's generation and specification tier (for example, whether it includes DAB or telematics), not by trim badge. You may find cosmetic colour differences if the aerial is painted to match body colour, so check the finish matches or factor in a respray. Otherwise, focus on generation match rather than trim name.

I have a 2016 GLE 350d — does the diesel engine mean I need a different aerial compared to a petrol GLE?

No, the aerial fitted to the GLE is not engine-specific; a unit from a 2016 W166 350d should be the same part as one from a 2016 W166 petrol variant of the same generation. Engine type is irrelevant for aerial fitment — what matters is the generation (W166 versus V167) and the on-board systems (DAB, telematics) specified on the donor car. Confirm the connector and any integrated module match your car's setup with the breaker.

Can I use a GLE-Class aerial from a 2018 car on my 2019 GLE?

2018 sits in the outgoing W166 generation, while 2019 marks the arrival of the V167 second-generation GLE, so these are different platforms and the aerial is unlikely to be a direct swap. The roof contour, fixings, and wiring connectors changed between generations. Confirm the exact part number and connector type with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Will a shark-fin aerial from a different Mercedes-Benz model — such as a GLC or GLS — fit my GLE?

Mercedes-Benz does share components across its SUV range and the shark-fin aerial unit is sometimes common across models that share a platform generation; for example, some W166-era Mercedes SUVs used similar units. However, roof profile, fixings, cable routing, and integrated modules can vary between models, so this is not guaranteed. Ask the breaker to cross-reference the part number against your registration before committing to a purchase.