Second Hand Mercedes-Benz SL Washer Pump

The Mercedes SL has run across several distinct generations – the R107 (1971–1989), R129 (1989–2002), R230 (2001–2012), R231 (2012–2020), and R232 (2020–present) – and the washer pump is a genuine fitment on all of them as standard equipment. Crossing a generation boundary is where fitment gets uncertain, as connectors, mounting points, and reservoir designs can differ significantly between these generations. Within the same generation, pumps are generally more likely to interchange, but always confirm against your registration with the breaker before buying.

A 2008 SL sits in the R230 generation (2001–2012), while a 2013 SL falls into the R231 generation (2012–2020), so these two cars span a generation boundary. The pump design, electrical connector, and reservoir fitment can differ across that change, so this is not a swap we can confirm here. Take both registrations to the breaker and ask them to cross-reference the part numbers before you commit.

For washer pumps, trim level and engine choice do not affect fitment – the windscreen wash system is not changed between, say, an SL350, SL500, or SL63 AMG within the same generation. You may find minor cosmetic differences in how the reservoir sits in the engine bay depending on what else shares that space, but the pump itself should be the same unit across trims in a given generation. Focus your search on matching the generation rather than the engine or badge.

The Mercedes SL is a two-door roadster and does not have a rear windscreen wiper or rear wash system, so there is only one washer pump to consider – the one serving the front windscreen. Some SL models also have headlamp washers, which may use the same pump or a secondary pump drawing from the same reservoir, so if yours has headlamp washers, let the breaker know so they can confirm the correct unit. Giving the breaker your registration will help them identify exactly what your car left the factory with.

When buying from a breaker through Findapart, it is worth asking how the pump was removed and whether it was tested on the donor car beforehand, as washer pumps can seize or corrode, particularly if the reservoir was run dry. Check that the electrical connector and any attached hose stubs are undamaged, as these are the most common points of failure on a used unit. A reputable breaker should be able to give you a short warranty, so it is worth asking what cover they offer before you agree to buy.