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Excellent quick and professional service, done on my drive at home. Genuine Mercedes rear glass panel too. Highly recommend them.
Mercedes V Class rear window replacement — booked online.
Instant quote across 22 Mercedes-Benz V Class rear-window variants in under 60 seconds, fitted by approved local technicians — booked in under two minutes.
Prices from £293 to £713
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Mercedes V Class rear window price, by year
Replacement cost varies with generation and feature content — earlier V Class models without integrated antenna or heating elements are typically the most affordable. Models equipped with heated rear glass, integrated antenna systems, or brake-light integration carry higher part costs and fitting complexity. The specialist you're matched with will confirm the exact specification during the parts check.
| Year | Price range | Variants | Quote |
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| 2026 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2026 |
| 2025 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2025 |
| 2024 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2024 |
| 2023 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2023 |
| 2022 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2022 |
| 2021 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2021 |
| 2020 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2020 |
| 2019 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2019 |
| 2018 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2018 |
| 2017 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2017 |
| 2016 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2016 |
| 2015 | £313 — £713 | 4 variants | Price my 2015 |
| 2014 | £293 — £713 | 9 variants | Price my 2014 |
| 2013 | £293 — £567 | 6 variants | Price my 2013 |
| 2012 | £293 — £567 | 6 variants | Price my 2012 |
| 2011 | £293 — £567 | 6 variants | Price my 2011 |
| 2010 | £293 — £567 | 6 variants | Price my 2010 |
| 2009 | £293 — £567 | 6 variants | Price my 2009 |
| 2008 | £293 — £366 | 5 variants | Price my 2008 |
| 2007 | £293 — £366 | 5 variants | Price my 2007 |
| 2006 | £293 — £366 | 5 variants | Price my 2006 |
| 2005 | £293 — £366 | 5 variants | Price my 2005 |
| 2004 | £293 — £366 | 5 variants | Price my 2004 |
| 2003 | £284 — £435 | 11 variants | Price my 2003 |
| 2002 | £284 — £435 | 7 variants | Price my 2002 |
| 2001 | £284 — £435 | 7 variants | Price my 2001 |
| 2000 | £284 — £435 | 7 variants | Price my 2000 |
| 1999 | £284 — £435 | 7 variants | Price my 1999 |
| 1998 | £284 — £435 | 7 variants | Price my 1998 |
| 1997 | £284 — £435 | 7 variants | Price my 1997 |
| 1996 | £284 — £435 | 7 variants | Price my 1996 |
The displayed range is an indicator — the final price is produced by the quote form after you confirm your variant. Older V Classs can still be booked.
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What to expect during your Mercedes V Class rear window replacement
Rear-window replacement is a straightforward process handled by mobile technician or workshop, depending on your preference.
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Start with a quick online quote using our guided quiz — no registration number needed. We match your V Class to its exact rear-window variant across our 22 catalogued options in under 60 seconds.
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Our parts-check team confirms the specification (tint, heating, antenna, brake-light integration) before the technician is despatched.
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The specialist on our network will be matched to your location and booked in at a time that suits you.
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On the day, your technician will remove the shattered rear glass and fit your replacement. Shard cleanup is part of the job, though small pieces can lodge in places that require deeper access — we recommend a professional valet afterwards for thorough interior detailing.
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Your fitter will confirm the drive-away time before leaving. Your replacement is covered by our two-year workmanship and glass warranty.
The entire process from quote to booking takes just a couple of minutes online, and your fit is typically scheduled within days.
Mobile fitting or workshop visit for your V Class?
Most rear-window replacements are completed at your home or workplace by mobile technician. Because the rear window doesn't carry an ADAS camera, calibration is not required after replacement.
Your choice of mobile or workshop fitting depends on your preference and access. Some customers prefer a workshop for convenience; others welcome a technician at their address. Discuss your preference when booking, and we'll arrange the best fit for you.
We confirm the specific answer for your vehicle when you book.
What features does your V 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.
Heated Rear Windscreen15
1996–2026Heated 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.
Green8
1996–2026Green 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 Privacy4
2003–2026Dark 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.
Solar Control4
2003–2026Solar 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.
Clear3
1996–2026Calibration 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.
Antenna1
2014–2026An 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.
Brake Light1
1996–2003A 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.
Open1
2014–2026An opening pane with hinged hardware, typically on rear quarters or van sides.
What it means
An opening glass pane is a hinged or pivoting section of bodyglass designed to swing or tilt outward for ventilation or access. Commonly found on rear quarters of estates or vans, and on van side panels. Unlike fixed side windows or windscreens, opening panes are part of the vehicle's passive ventilation system and allow airflow without opening a door or window. The hinge and frame hardware are integral to the feature's function.
How to tell
Check your vehicle's side and rear quarter panels for hinged glass sections that swing outward. Ask your dealer or service centre whether your model includes rear quarter vents or van-side opening panels. Your handbook will list ventilation features. Opening panes are visually distinct from sliding or rolling windows — they pivot on visible hinges rather than moving vertically or horizontally.
Replacement impact
UKCG handles opening-pane replacement on a bespoke basis — please contact us for a quote rather than using the automated quote tool. Replacement includes the glass pane and matching hinge hardware where supplied. Fitting time is typically brief as there is no adhesive cure or calibration required. The pane is held in place by mechanical hinges and seals, so you can use the vehicle immediately after fitting.
About the Mercedes V Class
The Mercedes-Benz V Class has been in continuous production since 1996, evolving through multiple generations as a premium multi-purpose vehicle. Early models carry straightforward rear windows, while later V Class variants from the mid-2010s onwards feature privacy tinting, heated glass, and in some cases integrated antenna elements for reception systems.
From approximately 2022 onwards, newer V Class models may carry driver-assistance systems with windscreen-mounted cameras; however, rear-window replacement itself doesn't involve ADAS calibration. What does vary significantly across the V Class range is the presence of integrated antenna, brake-light patterns, opening vent panes, and heated-glass circuitry — all of which must be matched during replacement to restore full functionality.
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