Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Wiper Motor
Get quotes for a used or replacement Mercedes-Benz S-Class wiper motor. Genuine second hand parts from UK vehicle dismantlers - free request, breakers with stock reply direct.
Enter your registration or select your vehicle
Find the right part faster and get quotes direct from UK breakers - free, and no obligation.
A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz S-Class wiper motor
No two wiper motors are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:
- State whether it's front or rear
- State hatchback or estate if it's for the rear
Other used Mercedes-Benz S-Class parts
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Radio
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Indicator Stalk
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Alloy Wheels
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Battery
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Steering Rack
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rear Light
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Shock Absorber
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Alternator
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Differential
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Drive Shaft
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Rear Cross Member
- Used Mercedes-Benz S-Class Bonnet
Used wiper motor for other Mercedes-Benz models
Fitment questions
What generation is my Mercedes-Benz S-Class and does the wiper motor differ between generations?
The W220 ran from 1998 to 2005, the W221 from 2005 to 2013 (facelift 2009), and the W222 from 2013 to 2020 (facelift 2017) — each generation uses a different front wiper motor design, so parts are not interchangeable between them. When sourcing a used motor, make sure the breaker matches your generation exactly against your registration. Never assume a motor from a different generation will fit even if it looks similar.
Will a wiper motor from a 2008 S-Class fit my 2011 S-Class?
This question spans the W221 generation boundary, as the W221 ran from 2005 to 2013 with a facelift in 2009. Both a 2008 and a 2011 car fall within the W221 generation, but the 2009 facelift may have brought detail changes to the wiper system, so confirm with the breaker whether the pre- and post-facelift motors are interchangeable for your specific build. Providing your registration to the breaker is the safest way to get the right part.
Does a wiper motor from a 2012 S-Class fit a 2014 S-Class?
This crosses a generation boundary: the 2012 car is a W221, while the 2014 car is a W222, which launched in 2013. Because the W221 and W222 are entirely different generations with different body structures and wiper mechanisms, fitment across this boundary is not straightforward — route this question to the breaker and give them both registration numbers so they can check compatibility directly. Do not assume the motors will swap over without confirmation.
Does the trim level affect which wiper motor I need — for example, does an SE need a different motor to an AMG Line or L (long-wheelbase)?
Trim level — whether SE, AMG Line, or the long-wheelbase L variant — does not affect the wiper motor, as fitment is determined by generation and whether the motor is front or rear, not by specification level. A motor pulled from an SE should be mechanically compatible with an AMG Line of the same generation, though cosmetic surrounds or covers may differ slightly if the breaker supplies any trim-attached components. Always confirm the generation matches your car using your registration.
Is the front wiper motor the same as the rear wiper motor on the S-Class?
No — front and rear wiper motors are completely different units with different mounting points, connector types, and drive mechanisms, and they are not interchangeable. When requesting a quote from a breaker, make clear whether you need the front or rear motor, and give your registration so they can confirm the correct part for your generation. Mixing these up is one of the most common ordering mistakes on this part category.
Does it matter if the donor car had a different engine — for example, a diesel versus a petrol S-Class?
Engine type has no bearing on wiper motor fitment; what matters is the generation (W220, W221, or W222) and whether you need the front or rear unit. A motor from a diesel S350d and a petrol S500 of the same generation are the same part, so don't let engine differences put you off a good-value breaker quote. Confirm generation and front or rear position with the breaker against your registration and you should be fine.