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A used steering rack that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
Both years fall within the W168 generation (1997–2004), though you should be aware the W168 ran to 2004, so a 2005 A-Class is actually a W169 — a completely different generation. A W168 rack and a W169 rack are not the same unit, so confirm with the breaker against your exact registration before ordering.
The W169 generation ran from 2004 to 2012, so both years sit within the same generation and a rack from 2010 is likely to be compatible with a 2009 car. That said, engine size can influence steering rack specification on this generation, so make sure the breaker matches the engine size from the donor car to yours before supplying the part.
Trim level does not affect steering rack fitment on the A-Class — the rack is determined by generation and engine size, not whether the car is a Classic, Elegance, or AMG Line. Bear in mind that AMG Line models may carry cosmetic or suspension differences, but the steering rack itself is not trim-dependent. Confirm the engine size and generation match with the breaker and you should be fine.
No — the W168 (1997–2004) and the W169 (2004–2012) are entirely separate generations with different platforms, and their steering racks are not interchangeable. Always source a rack from the same generation as your car, and confirm this with the breaker against your registration.
Both are W169 models from the same generation, but engine size can influence steering components, and the A 200 Turbo is a more powerful variant than the A 150. It is worth confirming with the breaker that the donor rack came from a car with the same or equivalent engine, rather than assuming all W169 racks are identical.
The W169 received a facelift around 2008, and while both sit within the same generation (2004–2012), whether the steering rack crosses that facelift boundary without issue is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration. Name the facelift year and your build date when you contact them, as mid-generation running changes can sometimes affect components like this.