Mercedes-Benz SL Door Card Replacement Parts

The SL is a two-door roadster and has run through several well-established generations: R107 (1971–1989), R129 (1989–2001), R230 (2001–2011), R231 (2012–2020), and R232 (2022–present). Door cards are generation-specific, so you must match the generation exactly — a card from an R230 will not fit an R231. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the exact generation.

No — a 2009 SL falls within the R230 generation (2001–2011), while a 2013 SL is an R231 (2012–2020), and the two generations use different door structures and trim panels. These cards are not interchangeable across that generation boundary, so you need a card specifically from an R231. Give the breaker your registration to confirm the correct part.

Yes, this matters — the NS (nearside, passenger/left) and OS (offside, driver/right) door cards are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. When contacting a breaker, always specify which side you need alongside your registration. Getting the side wrong means the card simply will not fit.

The SL has been offered in trim levels such as SL 350, SL 500, SL 55 AMG, and SL 63 AMG across various generations, and in most cases the underlying door card shape is determined by the generation rather than the engine variant. However, higher-spec or AMG models may have different interior trim materials, stitching, or switch housings on the card, which won't affect whether it physically fits but will affect how it looks. Confirm with the breaker whether the card from a donor vehicle matches your trim level if a factory-matched appearance matters to you.

Colour is not a fitment factor — a door card from a different-coloured interior will fit just as well as one in your exact shade, provided the generation and side are correct. Interior plastics and leather can be dyed or retrimmed if you want a match, so don't rule out a card purely on colour grounds. Focus your search on generation, side, and any trim-specific features rather than colour.

Beyond your registration (which confirms the generation), you should specify NS or OS, and mention any visible switch or feature cutouts on your existing card such as window switches or speaker grilles, as these can vary. Whether your card has electric or manual features such as mirror controls is worth discussing with the breaker directly, as mid-generation running changes mean they'll want to cross-reference against your specific vehicle. Providing your VIN as well as your registration gives the breaker the best chance of finding the right card.