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Excellent service from first enquiry…
Excellent service from first enquiry through to fitting. I was sceptical at first and carried out various checks. All proved positive. 11/10. Highly recommended.
Mercedes R Class rear window replacement — booked online.
Rear window replacement for your Mercedes R-Class booked online in under a minute, fitted by approved fitters across the UK.
Prices from £489 to £594
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Mercedes R Class rear window price, by year
Pricing varies primarily by generation and the specific glass variant your R-Class uses. Antenna integration and solar-control tinting are the main cost drivers on later models, alongside the complexity of removing and replacing the heated rear glass assembly. Earlier 2006–2010 models without these features are typically more straightforward to replace.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2023 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £489 — £594 | 3 variants | Price my 2006 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older R Classs can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Mercedes R Class rear window replacement
Booking your rear-window replacement is straightforward — most jobs are completed in a single visit.
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Answer a short quiz about your R-Class (year, trim, any visible glass tints) in around a minute.
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Receive an instant quote and choose your preferred fitting date and location.
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On the day, your approved fitter arrives with the replacement glass and necessary tools.
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Replacement typically takes 30–60 minutes of the fitter's time; shard cleanup is part of the job.
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Your fitter confirms the minimum drive-away time before you leave — usually aligned with when the adhesive has set.
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For a thorough interior clean after the job, we recommend booking a professional valet afterwards to catch any small glass fragments that may have lodged in places fitters can't reach on the day.
Your replacement is backed by a two-year warranty covering workmanship and glass quality.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your R Class?
Most rear-window replacements can be done at your home or workplace — our approved fitters are equipped to work mobile. Since the R-Class rear window is toughened rather than bonded with structural adhesive, there's no calibration requirement that would necessitate a workshop visit.
If you prefer a workshop setting, or if weather conditions make mobile fitting impractical, you can request a workshop appointment at booking. Either way, your fitter will handle shard cleanup and confirm the drive-away time before leaving.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your R Class have?
Tap a feature to see what it is, how to spot it on your car, and how it affects glass replacement. We confirm the exact match for your vehicle when you book.
Antenna3
2006–2023An aerial laminated into the windscreen or rear window restores radio, DAB or TV reception without a roof-mounted mast.
What it means
An antenna is a conductive print laminated into the glass during manufacture, typically used for radio, DAB (digital audio broadcasting) or television reception. It replaces the traditional roof-mounted aerial mast found on older vehicles. The antenna is integrated into the glass interlayer and connected to the vehicle's receiver unit via a connector embedded in the glass edge. This design offers a cleaner aesthetic, reduces wind noise, and eliminates the vulnerability of a protruding mast to damage or theft.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's roof — if there is no visible aerial mast, your car likely has a laminated antenna. You can also ask your dealer or service centre whether your windscreen or rear window carries an antenna print. The connector may be visible on the glass edge or inside the door frame trim.
Replacement impact
When replacing glass with a laminated antenna, the replacement must carry the matching antenna print and connector to restore reception immediately on fitting. Aftermarket or original-equipment glass with the correct antenna specification is essential; a plain replacement will leave you without radio or DAB signal. Our fitters verify the antenna specification during booking and source the correct variant before the appointment.
Heated Rear Windscreen3
2006–2023Heated rear windscreen with integrated wires clears mist and ice when you switch on the demister.
What it means
A heated rear windscreen contains fine heating wires embedded within the glass. When you activate the rear demister, an electrical current passes through these wires, warming the glass and melting ice or condensation. This feature is particularly useful in cold or damp weather, improving rear visibility quickly. The heating grid is integral to the glass and connected to your vehicle's electrical circuit via connectors at the base of the windscreen.
How to tell
Look at the rear windscreen from inside the vehicle — you will see a fine grid of horizontal lines across the glass, typically bronze or copper in colour. On the dashboard or steering wheel stalk, there will be a dedicated rear-demist button, usually marked with a windscreen symbol and heating lines. If in doubt, ask your vehicle's service centre or consult your handbook.
Replacement impact
Replacement rear windscreens with heated grids are widely available as original-equipment aftermarket or dealership parts. The new glass must include the factory heating grid and electrical connectors intact. The technician will reconnect the heating circuit to your vehicle's rear-demist switch. Heated rear windscreens are bonded glass, so adhesive cure time applies; drive-away time will be confirmed by the fitter on the day.
Solar Control2
2006–2023Solar control glass absorbs infrared rays to reduce heat and improve cabin comfort.
What it means
Solar control is a coating applied to the windscreen that absorbs the sun's infrared radiation rather than allowing it to pass through into the cabin. This reduces solar heat gain, helping to keep the interior cooler and more comfortable, particularly in warm weather or direct sunlight. The coating is transparent to visible light, so it doesn't darken the windscreen or affect visibility. It's a passive thermal management feature that works continuously whenever the sun is shining on the glass.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's specification sheet or contact your dealership service centre to confirm whether solar control glass is fitted. Some manufacturers list it as 'solar control windscreen', 'heat-reflective glass', or 'thermal management glass'. It's a factory-fitted feature and won't be visibly obvious from outside the car — the coating is integral to the glass itself.
Replacement impact
Solar control glass is a factory-fitted specification. When replacing the windscreen, a solar control variant must be sourced to match the original. This is a standard glass type with no special fitting implications or calibration requirements. Cure and drive-away times follow normal windscreen bonding procedures. Confirm with your fitter that the replacement glass includes solar control to maintain the original thermal performance.
Blue1
2006–2023Blue-tinted windscreens reduce glare and heat while maintaining a subtle, modern appearance.
What it means
A blue tint is a light coloration applied to the windscreen glass, usually during manufacture. It reduces solar heat transmission and glare from sunlight, particularly on bright days or when driving into the sun. The tint is integral to the glass itself — not a separate film — and is chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance comfort, visibility, and aesthetic consistency with the vehicle's side windows and rear window. Most vehicles come with a green or blue tint as standard; the choice depends on the manufacturer's design and regional climate considerations.
How to tell
Check your side windows by rolling one halfway down and holding a white piece of paper behind the glass. If you see a blue tint reflected in the glass, your windscreen will have the same tint. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre to confirm the windscreen tint specification. The tint is visible when comparing the windscreen to clear glass, though it may be subtle and harder to spot on overcast days.
Replacement impact
Blue-tinted replacement windscreens must match the original tint to maintain visual consistency with your side and rear windows. Most replacement glass is available in the correct tint through OE (original equipment) suppliers. There is no calibration requirement related to tint. The tint does not affect fitting time, cure time, or drive-away schedules. Ensure the replacement windscreen is specified with the blue tint to avoid a mismatched appearance.
Green1
2006–2023Green tint reduces glare and improves visual comfort by filtering certain light wavelengths.
What it means
Green tint is a light-filtering coating applied to the glass during manufacture. It absorbs and reduces transmission of certain wavelengths of light, primarily to cut glare from sunlight and reflections. The tint is subtle — often barely visible to the naked eye — but measurably improves visual comfort during prolonged driving, particularly in bright conditions. It's a factory specification chosen by the vehicle manufacturer to balance daylight comfort with interior visibility and aesthetic consistency across all glass in the vehicle.
How to tell
The easiest way to check is to roll your side window halfway down and hold a piece of white paper behind it. Look carefully for a tint cast — green tint will appear as a subtle green hue compared to clear glass. Your windscreen will have the same tint as your side windows. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre — they'll have the original specification on file.
Replacement impact
Green-tinted replacement glass must match the original tint specification to maintain visual consistency across all windows and preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Aftermarket OE-equivalent (OEE) green-tinted glass is widely available, though some vehicles may require original equipment (OEM) dealership glass if the tint specification is proprietary. Tint does not affect calibration, cure time, or installation procedure — it's a cosmetic and functional specification only.
Grey Privacy1
2006–2023Dark grey tint on rear windows provides privacy and reduces interior heat and glare.
What it means
Dark grey tint, formally known as privacy glass, is a factory-applied tint created through a deep-dipping process during glass manufacture. The pigment is infused into the inner surface of the glass, darkening the rear windows (and sometimes rear doors) significantly more than the front. This reduces heat transmission, minimises glare, and obscures the interior from outside view. It's standard on the rear half of many modern vehicles.
How to tell
Compare the rear side windows and rear window (backlight) to the front side windows — the rear glass will be noticeably darker. Check your vehicle documents or ask your dealership service centre if you're unsure whether your car left the factory with privacy glass.
Replacement impact
Dark grey tinted glass must be sourced from the Original Equipment Equivalent (OEE) or dealership to ensure colour and transmission match your vehicle's existing rear glass. The tint is integral to the glass itself, not a surface coating, so aftermarket non-tinted glass will look visibly mismatched. Replacement does not require any calibration and follows standard bonded-glass cure times for rear windows.
About the Mercedes R Class
The Mercedes-Benz R-Class is a seven-seat luxury crossover that was in production from 2006 to 2023, spanning two distinct generations. Early models carried straightforward toughened rear glass with integrated heating elements, whilst later variants — particularly from the early 2010s onwards — introduced more sophisticated glass with antenna integration for improved in-vehicle reception.
Solar control glass became available on later R-Class models as an optional upgrade, helping to reduce cabin heat and UV ingress on sunny days. From around 2019 onwards, some variants included ADAS-equipped windscreens with forward-facing cameras, though rear-window glass remained unaffected by camera calibration requirements.
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