Used Mercedes-Benz B-Class Bonnet

The B-Class has run across two main generations sold in the UK: the W245 (2005–2011) and the W246 (2012–2018), and these two generations do not share bonnets. Within each generation there is also a facelift — the W246 received a facelift in 2015 — so always confirm the exact year of your car when sourcing a used part. Your registration plate is the quickest way to tell a breaker exactly what you need.

Both years fall within the W246 generation, but 2013 is pre-facelift and 2016 is post-facelift (the W246 facelift arrived in 2015), so the front-end styling changed at that point. Whether the bonnet itself physically interchanges across that facelift boundary is something you should confirm directly with the breaker against your registration, as panel profiles and shut lines can differ. Don't assume a direct swap without checking.

No — trim level does not affect bonnet fitment on the B-Class; the bonnet is the same pressing across SE, Sport, AMG Line and other trim variants within the same generation and facelift period. You may find cosmetic differences such as badge holes or slight surface finish variations depending on the specific car a breaker is stripping, so mention your trim to the breaker so they can flag anything like that. What actually matters is the generation (W245 or W246) and whether the car is pre- or post-facelift.

No — engine and gearbox make no difference to bonnet fitment on the B-Class, as the bonnet is a shared front-end panel regardless of whether your car is a petrol, diesel, or hybrid variant. Focus on matching the generation and facelift period instead, and give the breaker your full registration to make sure they pull the right part.

Yes, both years sit within the W245 generation (2005–2011), so a bonnet from a 2010 car should be from the same body pressing as your 2008 car. Always give the breaker your registration to cross-reference, and bear in mind that colour and any minor panel differences are worth checking before you commit.

The W246 B-Class received its facelift in 2015, so a pre-facelift car is a 2012–2014 model and a post-facelift car is a 2015–2018 model. Tell the breaker your registration and ask them to confirm which facelift period the donor car is from, as the front-end styling changed at that point and a mismatched bonnet may not align correctly with your grille and bumper. Confirming this directly with the breaker is the safest step before purchasing.