Cheap Mercedes-Benz GLE Brake Light Switch

The GLE moved from its first generation (W166, 2015–2019) to the second generation (V167, 2019 onwards), and these are substantially different vehicles with different pedal box assemblies, so a switch from the W166 generation is very unlikely to fit a V167. Always confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration before buying across that 2019 boundary.

The brake light switch is a pedal-mounted electrical component and is not determined by engine size or braking hardware in the way that callipers or discs can be – it operates the same brake light circuit regardless of which engine is under the bonnet. That said, confirm the part number with the breaker against your specific registration, as there can be subtle electrical or connector differences between variants within the same generation.

The GLE Coupe (C167) and the standard GLE (V167) share the same second-generation platform and broadly the same pedal assembly, so the brake light switch may well be shared, but body style alone does not guarantee identical part numbers across every sub-variant. Check with the breaker against both registrations to confirm the switch and connector type match before purchasing.

Trim level does not affect brake light switch fitment – AMG Line, Sport, and standard trims all use the same pedal box and switch within a given generation. You may find cosmetic differences around the pedal area depending on trim, but the switch itself is the same part, so do not let trim name put you off a good used switch from a breaker.

The W166 generation received a facelift in 2018/2019, and while most mechanical pedal-box components carried over, minor wiring or connector revisions are possible on facelifted cars. Name the facelift year to your breaker and ask them to cross-reference part numbers against your registration to confirm the switch is a direct swap before you commit.

Give the breaker your full registration number so they can identify your exact generation (W166 2015–2019 or V167 2019 onwards) and any sub-variant – this is the most important step, as the switch must match the pedal assembly and connector type of your specific car. Engine size and trim level are unlikely to matter for this part, but generation absolutely does, so use your reg rather than just the model name when requesting quotes.