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Used brakes 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:
No — the W220 (1998–2005) and W221 (2005–2013) are entirely separate generations with different subframes, hub carriers and brake specifications, so parts do not cross between them. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can pull from the correct generation.
Both years sit within the W221 generation (2005–2013), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but Mercedes carried out mid-generation brake specification changes on the W221 and whether a specific disc or caliper crosses that boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration.
Engine size genuinely matters for S-Class brakes — the W222 generation (2013–2020), for example, ran larger front brake packages on higher-powered variants like the S500 and S63 compared with the S350, so you cannot assume the parts are interchangeable across engine sizes. Tell the breaker your engine size and registration, not just the generation, to make sure you get the right specification.
The W222 was facelifted in 2017, and while the basic platform carried over, mid-generation brake upgrades are exactly the kind of change you should not assume away — confirm with the breaker whether the specific caliper or disc you are buying came from a pre-facelift or post-2017 car and whether it matches yours.
AMG Line on the S-Class is a cosmetic and interior package rather than a mechanical one, so it does not change the brake specification — what matters is the generation and engine size, not the trim badge. Bear in mind that an AMG Line car may have had larger AMG-badged alloys which can affect the visual appearance of the brakes, but the functional brake hardware follows engine and weight ratings, not trim level.
Yes, NS (nearside, driver's side in the UK) and OS (offside, passenger's side) front calipers are handed and will not swap between sides, so always specify which side you need when contacting the breaker. The W223 is the current generation launched in 2021, so also confirm your engine variant as brake sizes differ across the S350, S500 and S580 models in this range.