Second Hand Mercedes-Benz GLE Headlight

The GLE has run across two main generations: the first-generation W166 (2015–2019) and the second-generation V167 (2019–onwards). Within each generation, headlights are generally shared across the range, but the facelift year for a specific generation is the key boundary to check. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker, as headlight units can vary by lighting technology even within the same generation.

The 2017 GLE falls within the first-generation W166 platform, while a 2019 GLE could be either the late W166 or the all-new second-generation V167, which launched in 2019 with a completely redesigned front end. These two generations do not share headlights, so if your 2019 car is a V167, a W166 unit will not fit. Check your registration with the breaker to confirm exactly which generation your vehicle is before ordering.

Trim level — whether AMG Line, Sport, or standard — does not affect headlight fitment on the GLE, as all trims within a generation share the same front-end panel design. However, within the same generation there can be differences between halogen, xenon, and full-LED headlight variants, so you may receive a unit that looks slightly different internally or has different connectors. Confirm with the breaker that the specific headlight unit they have matches your lighting technology, as mixing types can cause compatibility issues.

The GLE Coupe (C292 in the first generation, C167 in the second) shares its front-end architecture with the corresponding standard GLE within each generation, meaning headlights are generally interchangeable between the Coupe and standard body styles of the same generation. This is because front-end panels including headlights, grille, and bumpers are shared across body styles on the same platform. Confirm with the breaker using your registration to be sure, as lighting variants can still differ.

The first-generation W166 GLE received a facelift in 2019 before it was replaced, and the revised front end brought updated headlight units that may differ from pre-facelift W166 cars. The second-generation V167 GLE launched in 2019 with an entirely new design, making the generation boundary equally important. Name the exact year and registration to your breaker so they can establish which side of any facelift or generation change your vehicle sits on before supplying a part.

Engine choice — whether 250d, 350d, or any other variant — has no bearing on headlight fitment, as the front-end design is identical across engine options within the same generation and facelift period. The NS or OS designation simply refers to which side of the car the unit fits, and that is the key thing to specify when getting a quote from a breaker. As long as the generation and facelift period match, engine differences are not something you need to worry about.