Used Mercedes-Benz SL Indicator Light

Both years fall within the R230 generation (2001–2012), so the indicator lights are broadly from the same family, but the R230 received a facelift around 2008 that brought changes to the front-end lighting. A 2003 and 2005 are both pre-facelift, so fitment is very likely, but confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure.

The 2006 SL is a pre-facelift R230, while the 2009 SL sits in the post-facelift period introduced around 2008, which brought restyled front-end panels including the indicator lights. These two cars are likely to use different units, but you should confirm this with the breaker against both registrations before purchasing.

Engine and trim level do not affect which indicator light is fitted to the SL — the front-end panels are shared across the range within a given generation and facelift period. The SL350, SL500, and SL63 AMG all use the same indicator light for their respective generation, so you don't need to match the trim level when sourcing a used part.

The Mercedes-Benz SL has spanned several generations: the R107 (1971–1989), R129 (1989–2001), R230 (2001–2012), R231 (2012–2020), and R232 (2020–present). Indicator lights are generation-specific, and even within a generation the facelift boundary — such as the R230's 2008 refresh — can mean different light units are used, so always match your car's generation and facelift period when searching.

The R231 (2012–2020) and R230 (2001–2012) are entirely different generations with different body shells and front-end designs, so their indicator lights are not interchangeable. You'll need to source a unit specifically for the R230, and also check whether your car is pre- or post-2008 facelift, as that affects which variant you need.

The R230 facelift arrived around 2008 and included changes to the front-end styling, which typically means the indicator light units differ between pre- and post-facelift cars. Whether a specific pre-facelift unit can be swapped for a post-facelift one is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as this is exactly the kind of boundary where compatibility isn't guaranteed.