Are the newer headlights (w/ 3 lines of daytime running lights per side) from a 2018+ a plug and play swap with the ones on a 2015 S Class?

Has anyone done the swap?

Are the tail-lights any different?

 

A) I don't know if the swap is plug compatible.
B) I can't think of a single reason to do said swap.
C) it's your money and your car.

 

A) Thanks for nothing.
B) Because 3 > 1.
C) Exactly.

 

I believe there is a kit for it. Make sure you do a write up if you move forward with the project.

 

I would be interested.... Water in both housings since car was new. Under original B2B, they retrofitted the Decadent packets (They said they are only good for a short while) Still water in headlights. Then lower module shorted out while in for service for another item. They stated water damage, I told them I did nothing wrong, they replaced entire headlamp assembly, several months later, I now have a LowBeam failure on the display and it will not be covered by CPO...Si if I had to invest in any headlight assembly replacement on my dime, I would go with the newer style just for the Water issues ...

 

I too had the same gel pack installed 7 months ago in both my headlights due to excessive moisture after a long battle with my local MB dealer.

Just the other night due to dropping evening time temperatures here in Ireland I notice moisture is back now in one unit, next morning it had cleared.

Hearing about your other headlight issues worries me now

 

It is normal for some water vapor to appear under the right conditions, however if it is excessive as mine was, the water will condense on the inside and drizzle down the inside.

 

1. The headlights and tail-lights are different from 2014-17 to 2018.
2. A Taiwan company call Depo make both lights ( plug and play) by adding some components and wiring.
3. You will need to replace your front bumper to 2018+ in order to install the new headlights. I also heard that you may modify your old bumper(do some trimming) to fit the new headlights.
I have installed the headlights and it work fine without any modify, the fitment is very good. Using your original module ( two of them on each side). My old headlights does not have Night Vision. if you have it , you need to order a headlights from other brand. because Depo only make it for non-Night vision headlights.
4. The tail-lights also plug and play with some adding wiring and resistors. I haven't install it yet so can't tell you. but it should be the same quality and fitment.

 

I know depo made them for the previos s550 w221...havent seen the new body. Would be kinda cool tho.

 

Thanks for a very informative post. Slightly bummed since I do have night vision and so this seems a rather impractical upgrade in my case just for the refreshed front optical group.

I will look more into the taillights though, that sounds like it will be a lot cheaper and easier.