E350 2010 Convertible 3rd (additional) break light

[CatMercedesE350]

Evening all. I replaced the additional break light about a year ago as a few of the LED’s had failed. Bought a new genuine Mercedes part and all was good The part itself is not a sealed unit, the LED unit fits into the back of the actual light casing itself so I just fitted the LED part into the existing casing as it’s sealed on the boot.
A few of the LED’s have failed again I’ve checked and no leaks etc…
My question is does anybody know if you can just buy the LED unit? Seems ridiculous as I’ll end up with 2 brand new light casings which I don’t need! I’ve attached some pics as I’ve probably not explained this very well. Cheers.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Have it repaired or look on eBay for a Chinese copy.

 

[SpikyMikey]

Evening all. I replaced the additional break light about a year ago as a few of the LED’s had failed. Bought a new genuine Mercedes part and all was good The part itself is not a sealed unit, the LED unit fits into the back of the actual light casing itself so I just fitted the LED part into the existing casing as it’s sealed on the boot.
A few of the LED’s have failed again I’ve checked and no leaks etc…
My question is does anybody know if you can just buy the LED unit? Seems ridiculous as I’ll end up with 2 brand new light casings which I don’t need! I’ve attached some pics as I’ve probably not explained this very well. Cheers.View attachment 148910View attachment 148911View attachment 148912View attachment 148913

They look like they're standard SMD LEDs; it is possible to replace them individually, but they are pesky little critters to solder without cooking them.