amelen

I'm trying to find a replacement set of wiper blades for our 2020 GLS and it seems like there are different models for "heated washer system". How would I know if I have a heated washer system? Did it come in a specific package?

EWL5

You can usually look it up by VIN.

amelen

Any site you can recommend to look it up?

EWL5

I just Google "MB vin decoder" and go through the list until I'm satisfied (some work for my VIN and some don't).

mb.vin worked for me.

amelen

Thanks, I tried a couple but don't see any that identify the "heated washer system".

amelen

VIN is: 4JGFF5KE3LA220502 if anyone has any ideas.

EWL5

According to this thread, it's very rare to have it:
https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...er-system.html

There is a good chance you probably don't have it.

The only special wipers would be for Magic Vision Control package. I believe the going price is about $105.

amelen

Super helpful, thank you! Yes, based on that thread, I don't have it. Thanks!

EWL5

I thought you were getting a new car soon. I wouldn't add/replace anything on the car if I was getting rid of it.

amelen

Wife's on the fence on the replacement options - wipers have been streaking terribly, figure I'd at least replace those for now - worth the $50 investment

wildta

Some GLE owners are having a good experience with these Bosch, they should work for heated wash but not magic vision:

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...s-benz-gls450?

LeadfootCJ7

I believe on the vin decoder that option is called "Magic Vision"

mercedesbuff

Thank you! I replaced my factory wipers with Bosch, and the skipping is RESOLVED! I've been testing them for the past month, and still great!

Here's a side-by-side comparison, in case it's helpful. The blade on top is the one that was skipping (I'm holding it in place, so you can see it next to the Bosch). The Bosch is a little thicker, and it doesn't have the braces every so often along the blade.

Incidentally, the Bosch blades look identical to the factory blades on my W222, minus the tiny washer fluid holes.






Happy Motoring!