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I have a broken rear left taillight lens on my 2006 W220. I want to replace it with an OEM unit, to match the undamaged right taillight. My questions are:

1. Can I buy just the lens or do I have to buy the entire taillight unit?
2. Most ebay listings I have seen are for model years 2000 to 2005. Does the 2006 have a different taillight than the prior model year W220's?
3. What is a good source to buy a new or used OEM lens or unit?

The dealer has quoted me $500+ parts and labor to replace the light. I'm looking for a better alternative.

bamberger_1

1) You need to replace the complete light assembly, since the parts a sintered together to prevent water entry
2) The reason therefore is that the last Model Year was late 2005, and this is sold in the USA as MY2006. Only the upgrade in 2002/03 has different lights, but not mechanically but design wise. You need the once with the thinner clear stripes
3) The lights are simple to replace, no problem. Takes 4-5 screws to remove and swap the lights in max. 20min each side. However when you buy from E*** sometimes you need to swap the LED brake lights (a little PCB inside the light), since the lights come w/o them.
4) I would replace both sides, since the existing may have changed colors slightly over time and you might see it. You can find good quality lights in E*** for less them $300 the pair

tusabes

You can find ebay lights for under $150 that include the LED panels. Use a good seller and replace both lights.