BlackML550

Ive found this website that gives all MB part numbers and diagrams that is really helpful when searching for a part. It also includes original part numbers and then any upgraded numbers for items that have been updated. It appears in Russian (business is in the Ukraine) but Google Chrome will automatically translate it and translations are near perfect. Great for all modern MBs with plenty of detail. Makes finding the replacement part much easier if you don't have the part number or its still on the car and you can't see it. You can search by VIN and specific model codes and there is plenty of detail as well as prices, although it doesnt seem that they ship far from their location.

Site is at https://merc.com.ua/mercedes-benz

eddieo45

I thought this might help me identify the part number for the GLC43 Coupe grille (the GTR/Panamericana style that I'm trying to determine will fit my GLC300 with AMG trim), and at first it seemed promising: I could narrow my search to the GLC43 Coupe! But I can't find grille parts in any of the categories, not body body, lower body, body front/front wall, sides rear, etc. Any thoughts where else I might look?

W205C43PFL

Although I personally use a different system, the site OP linked works fine in finding what you wanted, here you go: https://merc.com.ua/mercedes-benz/ca...47ee42267adedb

eddieo45

I appreciate your help; I didn't think to look in "88 ATTACHMENTS". Trouble is, that doesn't show the correct GLC43 grille:

W205C43PFL

The way the system works is and OP's site also works the same: It displays a general image of a grille of the GLC. If you look closely and "100" as labeled, it lists different part numbers, the part number for the panamericana grille is: A2538885500
Edit: As you can see, the panamericana grille doesn't require "120" to be complete, all it needs is the star.

eddieo45

Hey, thanks again! The parts counter at my local dealership told me that the GLC43 grille will not fit the GLC300, even with the AMG trim; he said that MB purposely makes it nearly impossible to put an AMG grille in a non-AMG car, that the mounting tabs are in different places etc.

Also, could you tell me the site that YOU use for parts searches?

EDIT: an online OEM parts store says A2538885500 is the GLC63 grille and will not fit GLC43 (or GLC300, I assume)

W205C43PFL

Yes I can tell you the system I used, it is the official system that MB dealerships use to check for parts, it is called electronic parts catalogue (https://www.mercedes-benz.ca/content...__10242017.pdf) and it is subscription based, I didn't personally pay for it but my friend did and was able to help me look up parts using this system.

In my humble opinion, when you have sites like OP's, there is no point of paying for subscriptions unless the vehicle is a new model and the existing sites don't have the information in the database yet.

In the case that the grille doesn't fit, you might want to go with aftermarket options. https://mbworld.org/forums/glc-class...e-install.html
Was there a reason you don't want to go aftermarket?