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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:
No — the R129 (1989–2001) and R230 (2001–2012) are entirely different generations with different body structures, so their doors are not interchangeable. Always confirm the exact generation with your breaker against your registration number.
The R230 ran from 2001 to 2012 and received a facelift in 2008; both phases share the same generation, but whether door panels and frames interchange cleanly across that 2008 boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as subtle changes can affect fit. The generation name and your reg will help the breaker pull the right door quickly.
The R231 ran from 2012 to 2022 and received a facelift around 2016, so doors from within the same phase are most likely to be direct fits. Whether a pre-facelift R231 door crosses cleanly to a post-facelift R231 is worth confirming with your breaker against your registration, as styling updates can affect panel and frame details.
For fitment purposes, trim level does not affect the door itself — the shell, frame, and hinges are the same across the range within a generation. You may notice cosmetic differences such as different exterior trim finishes or door sill details, but these do not affect whether the door fits your car. Confirm built-in features like electric mirrors or other door-mounted options with your breaker, as these can vary regardless of trim.
No — doors are side-specific, so the nearside (NS, passenger left) and offside (OS, driver right) doors are handed and will not swap. Always specify NS or OS clearly when requesting a quote from a breaker to make sure you receive the correct door for your car.
Engine size has no effect on door fitment — a door from a 300 SL donor will fit the same as one from a 500 SL within the same generation and side. Colour is purely a preference rather than a fitment issue, since a used door can be resprayed to match your car; what matters for fit is the generation, the side (NS or OS), and confirming any features with your breaker.