Second Hand Mercedes-Benz A-Class Radiator

Both years fall within the W169 generation (2004–2012, facelifted 2008), but the 2008 facelift did bring some under-bonnet revisions, so whether a pre-facelift radiator crosses that boundary cleanly is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration. The engine code is the most reliable starting point — supply it when you request a quote and the breaker can match it precisely. Never assume fitment on year alone.

The W176 (2012–2018) and W177 (2018 onwards) are separate generations with different engine families and cooling system layouts, so as a rule these radiators are not interchangeable. Confirm the engine code from your V5 or a VIN check and quote it to the breaker — that single detail will tell them far more than the model year alone. Do not assume a part will transfer across a generation boundary.

Trim level does not affect radiator fitment on the A-Class; SE, Sport, AMG Line and similar designations are cosmetic and equipment packages, not mechanical distinctions that change the cooling system. What matters is the engine code, fuel type, and whether the gearbox is manual or automatic, because these can influence cooling requirements. Confirm the engine code with your breaker and ignore the trim badge when sourcing this part.

Engine code matters above everything else for a radiator — two A-Class cars from the same year can carry different engines with different cooling demands and different radiator dimensions. You'll find the engine code on your V5 logbook or via a VIN check, and giving it to the breaker is the single most useful thing you can do. Searching by year alone risks being quoted the wrong part.

Diesel and petrol variants of the same generation A-Class can differ in their cooling and transmission-cooler requirements, so a petrol radiator is not a straightforward swap onto a diesel car. Always specify your fuel type alongside the engine code when contacting a breaker, so they can pull a unit from a matching donor vehicle. Confirm fitment with the breaker before purchasing.

Both years sit within the W176 generation (2012–2018), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility if the engine codes match, but mid-production ancillary and mounting changes can occur within a generation and these are best confirmed with the breaker against your registration. Supply your engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type when requesting a quote for the most accurate match. The breaker is best placed to verify the detail against the actual part.