What is the low beam headlight bulb size for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 uses a HID-D1S LED bulb for the low beam headlights. We recommend upgrading to LED for better visibility.

What is the high beam headlight bulb size for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200?

The high beam bulb size for the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 is HID-D1S LED.

Why are my 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 headlights dim?

Dim headlights on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 can be caused by aging halogen bulbs, which lose brightness over time, or oxidation (cloudiness) on the plastic headlight lenses. Upgrading to a HID-D1S LED LED conversion kit can provide a significantly brighter and whiter light output.

Which bulb fits the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 fog light?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 uses a H11 LED bulb for the fog light position.

Is the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 single or dual beam?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 uses a single bulb (dual filament) headlight system. This means one bulb controls both high and low beams.

Can I install LED bulbs on my 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200?

Yes, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 comes with standard halogen bulbs from the factory, but they can be upgraded to LED. You will need a HID-D1S LED LED conversion kit for the low beams.

Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 have fog lights?

Yes, the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 takes a H11 LED bulb for the fog light position.

How do I change the headlight on a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200?

Turn off the vehicle and open the hood. Locate the headlight assembly from behind, remove the dust cover or retaining clip, disconnect the wiring harness, twist the old HID-D1S LED bulb counter-clockwise to remove it, then insert the new bulb and reassemble. Note: Mercedes-Benz vehicles use a CANbus system, so LED replacements may need an anti-flicker decoder. The whole process typically takes 10 to 30 minutes per side depending on accessibility.

Are LED headlights legal for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200?

LED bulbs used off-road or in auxiliary lights are legal everywhere. For on-road headlight use, legality varies by state. Many states allow LED retrofits as long as the beam pattern meets DOT standards. For the best legal compliance, choose a DOT-approved HID-D1S LED LED kit that is designed as a direct replacement and produces a proper cutoff pattern without excessive glare.

How much does it cost to replace 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 headlights?

A pair of HID HID-D1S LED bulbs costs $50 to $150. If you have a shop do the work, expect an additional $20 to $50 in labor per bulb. Replacing them yourself at home saves the labor cost and usually takes under 30 minutes.

What is the difference between halogen and LED for a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200?

Halogen bulbs produce a warm yellow light (around 3200K), last 500 to 1000 hours, and draw more power. LED bulbs emit a brighter white light (5000-6000K), last 25,000+ hours, and use less energy. LED upgrades for the HID-D1S LED position are available as direct plug-and-play replacements. Since the Mercedes-Benz uses CANbus monitoring, choose a CANbus-compatible LED kit to avoid dashboard errors.

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 is the first model year to use this bulb configuration (2008–2011).

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What Size Bulbs Does a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 Use?

Correct headlight, fog light, and tail light bulb sizes. Sourced from OEM catalog data.

Installation Difficulty

Hard (Tight clearances)

Est. Replacement Cost

$50 - $150 (HID System)

What Lighting System Does the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 Have?

Owners of the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 will find a total of 13 lighting elements throughout the vehicle's exterior. It features an extensive lighting system powered by premium factory HID/Xenon technology utilizing D1S projector housings for high-intensity output. Note that Mercedes-Benz vehicles typically feature a CANbus electrical monitor that checks for specific bulb resistance.

LED Flicker Warning

This vehicle is known to use a CANbus system. Installing standard LEDs may cause flickering.

Use a CANbus decoder.

Can You Put LED Bulbs in a 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200?

The 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 is already equipped with factory D1S HID/Xenon headlights. Since HID technology already provides exceptional brightness, we recommend staying with high-quality OEM replacement bulbs rather than attempting an LED retrofit for the primary headlights. However, the H11 LED fog lights are typically halogen and are excellent candidates for an LED upgrade to match the color temperature of your HID headlights.

2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200 Bulb Size Chart

Position	Bulb Size	Shop
Low Beam	HID-D1S LED	Buy HID-D1S LED →
High Beam	HID-D1S LED	Buy HID-D1S LED →
Fog Light	H11 LED	Buy H11 LED →
Brake Light	LED Bulb	Buy LED Bulb →
Side Marker	7528 LED	Buy 7528 LED →
Turn Signal Front	12496 LED	Buy 12496 LED →
Turn Signal Rear	12496 LED	Buy 12496 LED →
Reverse Light	7506	Buy 7506 →
Dome Light	6411	Buy 6411 →
License Plate	6418	Buy 6418 →
Map Light	2886X	Buy 2886X →
Parking Light	W5WB	Buy W5WB →
Trunk Light	6411	Buy 6411 →

How do the 2008 Mercedes-Benz Benz B200's bulbs compare to other years?

The 2009 model continues with the same bulb sizes.

This bulb configuration covers the 2008–2011 model years. 2009 →

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Other Benz B200 Years

2011 2010 2009

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