Mercedes-Benz 280 high beam and low beam headlight bulbs both utilize the H6024 size. The replacement chart covers vehicle production spanning 1973 to 1976.
The year-by-year compatibility chart below provides a quick reference to verify the correct bulb size for your vehicle.
The H6024 is the sole bulb type specified across all listed model years and lighting positions for the Mercedes-Benz 280, covering both high beam and low beam headlights from 1973-1976.
The H6024 is an ANSI-standard sealed beam unit recognized in the United States and Canada, operating at 12 volts.
Sealed beam units such as the H6024 are a self-contained assembly in which the filament, reflector, and lens are fused into a single glass envelope, meaning the entire unit is replaced rather than an internal bulb.
The H6024 follows the 7-inch round sealed beam format, a standardized size regulated under ANSI specifications, which allowed interchangeability across many vehicle makes and models sold in North American markets during that era.
Because both the high beam and low beam positions on the Mercedes-Benz 280 (1973-1976) share the same H6024 specification, the vehicle uses a dual-function sealed beam arrangement rather than separate dedicated units for each function.
The ANSI standardization of the H6024 means that fitment is governed by the physical format and electrical rating rather than vehicle-specific engineering, making cross-brand compatibility a characteristic of this bulb type within the applicable market regions.