Mercedes-Benz SLK Rear Light Replacement Parts
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A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz SLK rear light
No two rear lights 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 left or right
- State whether it's LED or standard bulb
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Fitment questions
What years does the Mercedes-Benz SLK rear light fit across?
The SLK ran across three main generations: R170 (1996–2004), R171 (2004–2011), and R172 (2011–2016). Rear lights are generation-specific and will not swap between these platforms. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct generation.
Will a pre-facelift SLK R171 rear light fit a post-facelift R171?
The R171 received a facelift in 2008, and the rear light units can differ in design across that boundary. The generation is the same, so fitment may be possible, but whether the pre- and post-2008 lenses and clusters interchange directly is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume.
Does it matter whether my SLK is a kompressor or a V6 when buying a rear light?
No — engine choice has no bearing on rear light fitment for the SLK. A rear light from a 200 Kompressor will physically match one from a 350 V6 provided they are from the same generation. Focus your search on matching the generation (R170, R171, or R172) rather than the engine.
Does the trim level affect which rear light I need — for example, will a rear light from an AMG Line fit a standard SLK?
Trim level does not affect the fundamental fitment of SLK rear lights across the same generation. However, higher-spec or AMG variants may have had smoked, chrome-trimmed, or differently styled clusters compared to standard cars, so the unit may look different even if it fits. Confirm the cosmetic style you want with the breaker, especially if appearance matters to you.
Will an R172 SLK rear light from a 2011 car fit a 2015 car?
The R172 ran from 2011 to 2016, and all examples share the same basic roadster body, so units within this generation are generally the closest match. That said, confirm with the breaker against your specific registration in case any mid-run pressing or lens changes were made during production.
Is there a NS and OS difference with SLK rear lights, or are they the same both sides?
SLK rear lights are handed — the nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker which side you need when requesting a quote, and double-check the side marked on any part before it is dispatched.