Second Hand Mercedes-Benz S-Class Aerial
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Choosing the right used Mercedes-Benz S-Class 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:
- State whether it's roof-mounted, wing-mounted or electric
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Fitment questions
Will a Mercedes S-Class aerial from a different year fit my car?
The S-Class has run across several well-established generations: W140 (1991–1998), W220 (1998–2005), W221 (2005–2013, facelift 2009), and W222 (2013–2020, facelift 2017). Aerials are generally generation-specific, so a W221 aerial is unlikely to plug straight into a W220 without modification. Confirm the exact generation of the donor car with the breaker against your registration before buying.
Does a pre-facelift S-Class aerial fit a facelift model from the same generation?
Within the W221 generation for example, the 2009 facelift brought styling and trim updates but the aerial mounting and wiring arrangements did not necessarily change in a way that prevents interchange — however this is not guaranteed. Name the facelift year (2009 for W221, 2017 for W222) to the breaker and ask them to confirm compatibility against your specific registration, as connector types can vary.
Does the trim level affect which aerial fits my S-Class — for example, SE versus AMG Line?
Trim level — whether SE, AMG Line, or any other variant — does not affect aerial fitment in terms of mounting or connector type; the aerial itself is not a trim-dependent component. That said, some higher-specification models may have had integrated shark-fin aerials or additional antenna modules for DAB or TV, so there can be cosmetic and functional differences to be aware of. Ask the breaker to confirm the aerial type matches yours, not just the trim name.
My S-Class has a retractable electric aerial — does a standard fixed aerial swap straight in?
Some older S-Class models, particularly W140 and early W220 variants, were fitted with a motorised retractable aerial mounted in the rear wing, whereas later models moved to a fixed or shark-fin aerial. These are fundamentally different units with different wiring and mounting requirements, so they are not a straightforward swap. Make sure you source the same type of aerial — retractable or fixed — as the one originally fitted to your car, and confirm with the breaker.
Will an S-Class aerial from a different Mercedes model fit my car?
Mercedes did use shared aerial components across some models in the same era — for instance, the W220 S-Class shares some platform architecture with other large Mercedes saloons of the period. Whether an aerial from an E-Class or CL-Class of the same generation will physically fit depends on the mounting point and connector, which can vary even between closely related models. Route this question to the breaker with both registrations so they can check the part numbers against your car.
Is there anything else I should check when buying a used S-Class aerial?
Beyond the physical fit, check whether your car has DAB radio, a navigation system, or a telephone module, as the S-Class often used multi-function aerial assemblies that serve several systems at once — a basic AM/FM aerial may not cover all of these. Also check whether the aerial is a standalone unit or integrated into a shark-fin housing, as the housings can differ in colour and finish between production years. Confirm all of this with the breaker against your registration to avoid ending up with a part that fits the hole but not the system.