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Mercedes S Class rear window replacement — booked online.
Rear window replacement for 1992–2005 Mercedes S-Class — instant quote across 3 variants, fitted by approved specialists near you.
Prices from £1,185 to £1,380
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Mercedes S Class rear window price, by year
Pricing varies with the specific generation and trim specification of your S-Class. Early 1990s models with straightforward toughened glass are typically the most affordable. Later models from the late 1990s onwards, particularly those with heated rear glass, antenna integration, or brake-light circuitry, carry higher replacement costs due to the complexity of matching those factory features.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | £1,185 — £1,380 | 2 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £1,185 — £1,380 | 2 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £1,185 — £1,380 | 2 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £1,185 — £1,380 | 2 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £1,185 — £1,380 | 2 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £1,185 — £1,380 | 2 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £1,185 — £1,380 | 2 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1996 | £1,212 — £1,212 | 1 variant | Price my 1996 |
| 1995 | £1,212 — £1,212 | 1 variant | Price my 1995 |
| 1994 | £1,212 — £1,212 | 1 variant | Price my 1994 |
| 1993 | £1,212 — £1,212 | 1 variant | Price my 1993 |
| 1992 | £1,212 — £1,212 | 1 variant | Price my 1992 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older S Classs can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Mercedes S Class rear window replacement
Here's what happens from the moment you book your rear window replacement.
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Complete a quick online quiz to tell us your S-Class year and trim — takes about a minute.
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Receive an instant quote matched to your exact rear window specification.
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Book your fitting online and choose mobile (at your address) or workshop — confirmed within 24 hours.
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Our parts team verifies your glass variant against the original factory spec to ensure every feature (antenna, brake light, tint, heating) is present on the replacement.
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On the day, a specialist technician fitted your replacement glass and will discuss shard cleanup with you — most shards are cleared accessibly, but we recommend a professional valet afterwards to catch fragments that may lodge in tight spots.
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Drive away once your technician confirms the adhesive has set sufficiently — typically the same day.
Your replacement glass is covered by a two-year warranty for workmanship and glass quality.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your S Class?
Most rear window replacements on this S-Class generation are fitted at the customer's address (mobile). However, if your vehicle is equipped with a complex brake-light or antenna circuit requiring diagnostic verification, your technician may recommend a workshop visit so they can confirm all connections are functioning correctly after fitting.
Choose your preferred location (mobile or workshop) when you book — we'll arrange whichever suits you best and ensure your fitter has the right environment for the job.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your S 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
1992–2005An 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
1992–2005Heated 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.
Laminated3
1992–2005Laminated windscreens hold together when they crack, staying bonded to an inner layer rather than shattering into dangerous shards.
What it means
Laminated glass consists of two glass panes bonded to a tough plastic interlayer, usually polyvinyl butyral (PVB). When struck, the glass cracks but the interlayer holds the pieces in place, preventing the sharp shards that would scatter from tempered glass. This design prioritises occupant safety — the windscreen remains structurally sound even after impact, reducing the risk of ejection and keeping wind and weather out of the cabin. Laminated glass also provides sound dampening and blocks most ultraviolet light. All modern windscreens are laminated as standard.
How to tell
Look at your windscreen edge-on — you'll see a thin darker line (the interlayer) sandwiched between the two glass panes. Tap the glass gently with your knuckle: laminated glass produces a duller, more solid sound compared to the sharper ring of tempered side or rear windows. Your service manual or dealer can confirm, but all production windscreens are laminated.
Replacement impact
Laminated glass is bonded to the frame with structural adhesive, so cure time applies after replacement. Your windscreen is safety-critical — it contributes up to 30% of vehicle structural integrity and supports airbag deployment. The adhesive bond must fully cure before the vehicle is driven normally; your fitter will confirm the specific drive-away time before releasing the car. This is true whether or not your windscreen has camera or sensor features.
Brake Light2
1999–2005A brake light integrated into the rear window glass itself, requiring a matching replacement to reconnect the original lighting circuit.
What it means
A brake light integrated into the rear window glass is a lighting element built directly into the glass panel during manufacturing. Rather than using a separate lamp cluster mounted to the vehicle body, the light circuit is routed through conductive elements — typically a silkscreen pattern, wire network, or bracket assembly — embedded in or bonded to the glass itself. When you brake, this integrated light illuminates to warn following traffic. It combines functionality with design integration, reducing the number of separate components on the rear of the vehicle.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's rear window for a visible pattern of fine lines or wires running across the glass, usually near the top edge or spanning the upper portion. Look at your vehicle's manual or contact your dealer's service centre — they can confirm whether your rear window carries an integrated brake light. If you see a separate brake-light cluster mounted to the bodywork instead, your vehicle does not have this feature.
Replacement impact
The replacement rear window must carry the identical integrated brake-light pattern so the original lighting circuit reconnects without modification. The conductive elements — whether silkscreen, wiring, or bracket fittings — must align precisely with the vehicle's electrical connections. Using a standard rear window without this pattern would disable the brake light. We source the correct OE-specification glass to ensure a seamless fit and restore full functionality.
GPS2
1999–2005GPS antenna built into the windscreen connects your sat-nav to satellite signals for reliable navigation.
What it means
A GPS antenna is laminated into the windscreen glass during manufacture, providing a direct aerial connection for your vehicle's satellite-navigation system. This integrated design offers better signal reception than external antennas and a cleaner aesthetic. The antenna print and electrical connector are engineered into the glass itself, allowing the navigation receiver to lock onto GPS satellites without interference from the vehicle's metal body or other components.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's handbook or ask your dealership service centre whether your windscreen carries an integrated GPS antenna. You won't see obvious external aerials or connectors on the glass itself — the antenna is laminated internally. If your sat-nav works reliably without a visible roof-mounted antenna, it's likely GPS-equipped.
Replacement impact
Replacement windscreens with GPS antennas must be sourced as OEM (original-equipment) glass to preserve navigation functionality. The antenna print pattern and electrical connector are specific to your vehicle's sat-nav system. Aftermarket glass without the antenna print will not support GPS reception. We confirm OEM availability when you book; lead times may be slightly longer than standard glass.
Green2
1992–2005Green 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.
Clear1
1999–2005Calibration varies by vehicleClear windscreen glass has no tint; most cars have a slight tint as standard.
What it means
A clear windscreen contains no added tint layer. Most modern windscreens incorporate a subtle tint (typically blue, green, grey or bronze) as standard to reduce glare, provide UV protection, and improve cabin comfort. A genuinely clear windscreen is the absence of this tint. Clear glass is less common than tinted variants and is sometimes specified for aesthetic or operational reasons, though the tint difference is usually imperceptible to the naked eye.
How to tell
Lower your side window halfway and hold a white piece of paper behind it. If you see a noticeable colour cast (blue, green, grey or bronze) in the side glass, your windscreen has the same tint. You can also ask your vehicle's dealership or service centre to confirm the windscreen specification in your service records.
Replacement impact
Clear windscreen replacement uses the same installation process as any other windscreen. No special calibration or extended cure time applies. Sourcing is straightforward — clear glass is widely available as an aftermarket replacement. Installation time and drive-away restrictions follow standard windscreen replacement timings.
Coating1
1999–2005Coated windscreens have a blue or purple tint and protect your car from UV rays and heat.
What it means
A coated windscreen has a special protective layer applied to the glass that appears as a blue or purple tint and often reflects a silvery-blue colour in bright sunlight. This coating is designed to reduce the amount of ultraviolet (UV) radiation and solar heat that enters the vehicle, helping to keep the interior cooler and protecting upholstery and dashboard components from UV damage and fading. The coating is integral to the glass and doesn't require any special maintenance from you.
How to tell
Look at your windscreen in bright daylight — a coated windscreen will show a distinct blue or purple tint and a silvery-blue reflection when the sun hits it directly. Check your vehicle's service booklet or window sticker (usually on the driver's door jamb), which may list the glass specification. Alternatively, ask your dealership or service centre to confirm whether your windscreen carries a UV or heat-rejection coating.
Replacement impact
When replacing a coated windscreen, the replacement glass must match the original specification — including the coating type and tint level — to maintain the same UV and heat protection and to preserve the vehicle's interior aesthetics. Original-equipment or equivalent aftermarket coated glass is sourced to specification. The coating is applied during glass manufacture; no post-fit treatment is required. Fitting and cure times are unaffected by the presence of the coating.
Top Band1
1999–2005A tinted band across the top of the rear window — purely decorative, replaced to match your original glass.
What it means
A top band is a horizontal tinted stripe running across the upper edge of the rear window. It serves no functional purpose — it's a design feature that improves the aesthetic finish of the vehicle and creates visual continuity with the roof line or bodywork. The tint is integrated into the glass itself during manufacture, not applied as a coating afterwards.
How to tell
Look at your rear window from the outside. If there's a visible darkened or tinted horizontal band across the top third or quarter of the glass, your vehicle has a top band. You can also check your vehicle's specification sheet or ask your dealer's service centre during a routine appointment.
Replacement impact
When your rear window is replaced, the replacement glass includes the same top-band tint so the finished appearance matches your original. There are no calibration requirements, and the band does not affect fitting time or cure conditions. The replacement glass is ordered as a complete unit with the band already in place.
About the Mercedes S Class
The Mercedes S-Class has been a flagship saloon across multiple generations since the early 1990s. Rear windows on these models are typically toughened glass, engineered for durability and safety in a premium chassis.
Earlier S-Class variants often featured basic rear windows, while later examples in the 1998–2005 range introduced integrated features such as heated glass and antenna technology. Many S-Class owners are unaware their rear window carries an embedded antenna element or brake-light integration, so identifying the exact specification is crucial before ordering a replacement.
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