Mercedes GLK Parts | Genuine OEM — X204

OEM Mercedes-Benz GLK Parts

The GLK was Mercedes' first compact SUV, built on the W204 C-Class platform and sold from 2008 to 2015 before being replaced by the GLC. Our catalogue covers the X204 across its full production run, including the 2012 facelift.

Every part is matched to chassis code, engine code and production date. The C-Class relationship is the useful fact here: a great deal of mechanical hardware cross-references to the W204, which keeps parts availability healthy on a discontinued model — though body, glass and interior trim are GLK-specific. Send us your VIN and we will confirm before you order.

Browse the full Mercedes-Benz parts catalogue → or see C-Class parts →

Mercedes-Benz GLK Maintenance Parts

GLK maintenance is straightforward and shares much of its consumables list with the W204 C-Class. Filters, brake hardware and fluid make up nearly all routine spend.

Filters and service consumables. Filters follow the engine family rather than the model year — M272, M276, OM642 and OM651 all take different elements. Diesel cars add fuel filter and DPF considerations, and short urban journeys in the Gulf are the duty cycle most likely to cause regeneration problems. Order the complete service kit: the oil filter housing O-ring and sump plug crush washer are single-use and the items most often missing mid-job. Air filters → · Oil filters → · Service kits →

Brakes. Pad and disc specification varies by engine and wheel size. The wear sensor is a separate part number front and rear and is single-use — replace it with the pads rather than reusing it. Mercedes brake pads & rotors → · Brake rotors →

Cooling. M272 and M276 engines seep from the thermostat housing and plastic pipework long before any temperature warning appears — a sweet smell and a slowly falling expansion tank are the first evidence. The OM642 diesel has its known oil cooler seal failure presenting as oil in the coolant valley. In Gulf conditions hoses and expansion tanks harden well ahead of the European design case, and radiator stacks block with dust between the fins. Coolant parts → · Radiators →

About Mercedes-Benz GLK Parts

Parts for the GLK divide by generation before anything else. Identifying the chassis code — X204 pre-facelift and X204 facelift — is the first step in ordering correctly, and facelift revisions within a generation matter as much as the generation change itself.

X204 pre-facelift (2008–2012) — Launched with the M272 V6 and OM642 diesel, sharing W204 C-Class underpinnings and running conventional steel suspension rather than air springs. Recurring work centres on front control arm bushings, thermostat housings, and on early M272 engines the balance shaft concern.

X204 facelift (2012–2015) — Revised front and rear styling, updated interior, and the M276 V6 replacing the M272 along with the four-cylinder OM651 diesel. Lighting, bumper components and interior electronics are where part numbers diverge most from the earlier car — check production date rather than the shared X204 code.

Suspension and steering. The GLK uses conventional coil suspension, not AIRMATIC — worth stating plainly, because customers frequently assume a Mercedes SUV means air springs and order accordingly. Front control arm bushings are the defining wear item, with the familiar progression: a knock over speed bumps, then vague on-centre steering, then inner-edge tyre wear misdiagnosed as an alignment fault. Mercedes supplies most arms complete with bushing and ball joint pressed in, which is the correct repair. A four-wheel alignment is required afterwards. Control arms → · Shocks & springs → · Wheel hubs & bearings →

Transmission and driveline. The 7G-Tronic (722.9) is the dominant gearbox on this platform, and its conductor plate and 13-pin connector are a known failure point producing limp mode and selector faults routinely misread as mechanical failure. Fluid degrades ahead of its long-life billing in Gulf heat. On 4MATIC cars the transfer case carries its own fluid and its own service requirement, and is regularly overlooked. Transmission parts → · Transmission & engine mounts →

Electrical and sensors. Most faults presented as module failures are sensor, earth or connector faults — position sensors, oxygen sensors, wheel speed sensors, and corroded connectors at the rear lamp clusters and tailgate harness. Check battery and charging health before condemning any module. Electrical parts → · Oxygen sensors →

Genuine Mercedes-Benz GLK Accessories

We supply genuine and OEM trim, body and lighting components for the GLK. Lighting and bumper parts differ between pre-facelift and facelift cars, and GLK body panels do not cross-reference to the C-Class despite the shared platform — send your VIN with any body or trim enquiry. Browse body parts → or contact our team.

Order Genuine Mercedes-Benz GLK Parts Online

Order genuine and OEM GLK parts online for delivery across the USA, Europe, the UK and the GCC. In-stock lines dispatch from our UAE and USA warehouses with full tracking, and trade accounts are available to independent Mercedes-Benz workshops. Send the VIN with your enquiry and we will confirm the part number against your car's build record before anything ships — the fastest way to avoid a return on the pre-facelift to facelift X204 change, which revised front-end and lighting components. Contact our team or browse the full Mercedes-Benz parts catalogue →

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Why Buy Mercedes-Benz GLK Parts at EuroParts360?

• Genuine and OEM sourced — components matched to factory specification
• Cross-reference expertise — we identify what shares W204 C-Class numbers and what does not
• Facelift aware — pre-2012 and 2012-on X204 part numbers identified separately
• Discontinued model support — the GLK now depends on independent supply
• Fast global dispatch — from our US, UK, UAE and Hong Kong warehouses
• Warranty-backed — covered under our standard warranty policy

FAQ

Does the GLK have air suspension? No. It uses conventional coil springs. If you have been quoted air struts for a GLK, check the vehicle again — this is a common ordering error on Mercedes SUVs.

Are GLK parts the same as C-Class parts? Mechanically, many are — the X204 is built on the W204 platform. Body panels, glass and interior trim are GLK-specific. Verify by VIN rather than assumption.

Is the GLK still supported now it is discontinued? Yes, and the C-Class relationship helps considerably. Mechanical supply remains good; body and trim items are where sourcing takes longer.

Are pre-facelift and facelift parts interchangeable? Often not at the front of the vehicle. The 2012 facelift changed lighting, bumpers and, importantly, the engine — M272 to M276. Check production date.

How quickly will my order ship? In-stock orders dispatch from our UAE or USA warehouse with full tracking.