Mobil 1 M1C-157A Engine Oil Filter

Mobil 1 M1C-157A Engine Oil Filter Overview

The Mobil 1 M1C-157A is a cartridge-style engine oil filter for select Mercedes-Benz and INFINITI applications. Built as a metal-free lube filter, it is sized for the specified housing dimensions and service requirements found across many turbocharged and synthetic-oil engines.

Use this filter when you need a direct replacement for vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz C300, GLC300, E350, and CLA250, as well as select INFINITI Q50 and Q60 models. The M1C-157A part number is also commonly searched as a replacement for OE-style cartridge oil filter applications.

Key Features

• Cartridge oil filter design for enclosed filter housings
• Metal-free lube filter construction
• Height: 3.33 in.
• Outside diameter: 2.57 in. (65.3 mm)
• Inside diameter: 1.23 in. (31.2 mm)
• Outer diameter top: 2.8 in.; outer diameter bottom: 2.52 in.
• Designed for light-duty engine oil filtration
• Part number: M1C-157A

Detailed Description

The Mobil 1 M1C-157A engine oil filter is a cartridge-type replacement built to match the dimensions listed for a range of Mercedes-Benz and INFINITI engines. Its metal-free style is suited to modern filter housings that use a replaceable cartridge element rather than a spin-on canister. This filter is listed for applications including the Mercedes-Benz C300, GLA250, GLB250, GLC300, E350, CLA250, and Sprinter models, along with INFINITI Q50, Q60, and QX30 coverage.

This part cross-references FRAM CH11473 and Wix WL7515 for the same application. The M1C-157A part number is also used in searches for OE-style replacement oil filters for Mercedes-Benz CLA250 and GLC300 service.

What It Helps Address

• Routine engine oil filtration service
• Replacement of a worn or contaminated cartridge filter element
• Maintenance for vehicles calling for a metal-free lube filter
• Service needs on Mercedes-Benz and INFINITI engines with cartridge housings
• Oil filter replacement during synthetic oil service intervals

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the filter housing style and dimensions before installation. This cartridge filter does not include an anti-drain back valve or bypass relief valve, so it should be installed only in the specified cartridge housing application. Always inspect the housing, seals, and cap condition during service, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s oil change procedure for the exact model and engine.

Compatible With select 2012-2025 Mercedes-Benz and 2016-2019 INFINITI applications, including Fits 2015-2023 Mercedes-Benz C300, N/A; Fits 2014-2024 Mercedes-Benz GLA250, N/A; Fits 2016-2023 Mercedes-Benz GLC300, N/A; Fits 2020-2025 Mercedes-Benz E350, N/A; Fits 2016-2019 INFINITI Q50, N/A.

Quality Assurance

Mobil 1 is a recognized name in engine lubrication and filtration products, and this filter is cataloged with detailed dimensional and fitment data for application matching. Verify the part number M1C-157A against the vehicle’s service requirements before installation.