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Used doors 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:
The GLS X166 generation ran from 2016 to 2019, and the current X167 generation launched for 2020, so a 2017 door and a 2020 door come from different generations with different body structures. Doors from the X166 will not be a straight swap onto an X167. Always confirm the exact generation with the breaker against your registration before ordering.
Generation matters significantly for door fitment — the GLS X166 (2016–2019) and the X167 (2020 onwards) have different door frames and are not interchangeable. Within the same generation, the GLS is a five-door SUV throughout, so front and rear doors are side-specific (NS nearside or OS offside) but not affected by engine choice. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct generation.
For the GLS, trim level such as AMG Line does not alter the door frame or fitment — the shell, hinges, and structural fit are the same across the range within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences such as different door-sill finishers or trim panels, but the door itself will physically fit. Confirm the exact year and side (NS or OS) with the breaker, and be aware you may need to swap interior trim over if appearances differ.
Yes, NS (nearside, passenger/left) and OS (offside, driver/right) front doors are completely different and are not interchangeable, so you must specify the correct side when getting a quote. UK convention is that the driver sits on the right (OS), so make sure you are clear with the breaker about which side you need. Quoting your registration alongside the side will help the breaker pull the correct part quickly.
The GLS X166 received a facelift in 2019 shortly before the generation ended, and while the core body structure remained broadly similar within the X166 run, minor styling and trim changes around the door area can vary. Whether a specific pre-facelift X166 door crosses cleanly to a facelifted X166 is something you should confirm directly with the breaker against your registration, as panel details can differ. Never assume a fit across a facelift boundary without the breaker verifying it part by part.
Colour has no bearing on door fitment — the frame, hinges, and structural fit are determined by generation and side (NS or OS), not paint. Used doors from a breaker will almost always need respraying to match your car anyway, so colour is purely a cosmetic consideration. Focus on matching the correct generation and side, and let a bodyshop handle the colour once the door is fitted.