Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 (2013-2016) Clear Black Venom Custom Taillights

Black Venom Custom Taillights – C117 Pre-Facelift (2013-2016)

These Mercedes CLA tail lights are built for the pre-facelift Mercedes-Benz CLA C117 – a handmade Black Venom set assembled right here in our workshop. Each pair starts as a genuine OEM Mercedes-Benz core – we strip the original lens, refinish the housing, and rebuild the unit with our signature Black Venom treatment: a fully transparent clear lens paired with a deep gloss-black internal frame. The result is a sharper, more modern rear-end that keeps the factory LED signature Mercedes invested in, without the chromed plastic look of the stock pre-facelift lamps.

If you have been searching for genuine OEM-grade custom taillights you can install in a driveway, this is the set. They are hand-built, not mass-assembled, and they ship ready to bolt on with zero additional programming.

Looking for Mercedes CLA tail lights that look like the facelift units but bolt straight onto a pre-facelift C117? That is exactly what this Black Venom set delivers – aggressive rear styling with zero coding, zero VCDS, zero CAN-BUS modules.

Why the Black Venom Style – and Why It Is More Than a Cosmetic Refinish

These Mercedes CLA tail lights address both problems at once. Most aftermarket “custom” units on the market are shell-only swaps – the buyer gets a new housing but inherits the old LED boards, which means two problems: (1) condensation builds up inside the housing over time because the factory seal is compromised by the swap, and (2) the cheap replacement boards trigger bulb-out warnings on the cluster because they do not match the OEM current draw. We solve both with our TSB-backed condense-fix workflow.

We rebuild on the original OEM cores. Every housing is the genuine Mercedes part (A1179060300 / A1179060400 outer, A1179060305 / A1179060405 inner). We do not buy aftermarket shells. We open the OEM unit, replace the seal with a professional-grade sealant rated for automotive lighting, refinish the chrome trim to gloss black, and reinstall the original LED boards onto fresh thermal pads. This is the same workflow Mercedes dealerships follow when addressing the well-documented C117 condensation TSB – we just apply it as a standard production step on every set we ship.

Built to Fix the Factory Condensation Problem – Not Just Cover It Up

The pre-facelift C117 is known for rear-lamp condensation. Moisture enters through the factory seal and collects on the inside of the lens, leaving a permanent fog that no amount of rear-housing drilling will fully solve. Our Mercedes CLA Black Venom taillights are built specifically to address this: new professional-grade sealant, fresh thermal pads on the LED boards, and a vacuum-style reseal so the housing holds positive pressure against future moisture intrusion. When you buy a set from us, you are not just buying a style upgrade – you are buying a permanent fix for the factory TSB issue.

True Plug-and-Play – No Coding, No VCDS, No STAR Pass-Through

Because we re-use the OEM LED driver boards, the rear SAM (N10/8) recognises the lamps as factory units the moment they are connected. There is no VCDS coding, no STAR/XENTRY pass-through, and no aftermarket CAN-BUS module required. The clear-lens units drop straight into the factory connectors, and the existing wiring is reused. A first-time DIYer can complete the swap in about 45 minutes with a T20 Torx and a panel tool – that is the entire job.

What You Get in the Box

• 1 x Pair of Mercedes CLA C117 tail lights – driver (left) and passenger (right) outer housings, Black Venom finish, clear lens, black internal frame
• 1 x Pair of matching inner LED housings (trunk-lid units), Black Venom finish, ready to plug in
• Pre-installed OEM LED driver boards on fresh thermal pads
• Professional-grade sealant reseal on every housing (no butyl, no shortcut)
• Mounting hardware and gasket pre-fitted – no extra parts needed
• Printed install guide + 90-day warranty from delivery date

Fitment – Read This Before You Order

This set fits the pre-facelift Mercedes CLA C117 (2013-2016), including CLA180, CLA200, CLA220, CLA250, and CLA45 AMG models. It is not compatible with the 2017-onwards facelift C117 (different outer part numbers A1179063100 / A1179063200 and revised light signature). It is also not compatible with the CLA Shooting Brake (X117) – that uses different inner housings. Coupe (C117) only. If you are not sure which body style you have, send us the last 8 digits of your VIN before ordering and we will confirm fitment.

Handmade Disclaimer – Important to Read

Every pair of Mercedes CLA tail lights we build here is handcrafted on a per-order basis using genuine OEM cores. Each Mercedes CLA tail lights set is individually tested before dispatch. Because each unit is built by hand, small variations between individual pieces (lens clarity, trim finish depth, gasket seating) are normal and expected – they are not defects and are not grounds for refund or return under our handmade-custom policy. Production time is typically 5-8 business days before dispatch. We will not ship a set we are not proud to put our name on.

Each item is handcrafted from genuine OEM cores and is not a genuine Mercedes-Benz part. Mercedes-Benz is a registered trademark of Daimler AG. This product is not endorsed by or affiliated with Daimler AG.