Second Hand Mercedes-Benz B-Class Rear Panel

The B-Class has run across two main generations: the first generation (W245) ran from 2005 to 2011, and the second generation (W246) ran from 2012 to 2018. The rear panel pressing is completely different between these two generations, so a W245 part will not fit a W246 car and vice versa. Always confirm the generation with the breaker using your registration before ordering.

Both years fall within the second generation W246 (2012–2018), so they share the same basic platform and body structure. However, the W246 received a facelift in 2015, which may have brought pressing changes to rear bodywork, and whether pre- and post-facelift panels interchange is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume. Name your reg when requesting a quote so the breaker can verify the exact pressing required.

Trim level does not affect rear panel fitment on the B-Class — the underlying body pressing is the same across SE, Sport, and AMG Line variants within the same generation. What may differ between trims are cosmetic add-ons such as rear bumper styling, diffuser inserts, or badging, so a panel pulled from a lower-spec car will fit but may look slightly different until you dress it with your own trim pieces. Focus your search on matching the generation rather than the trim level.

No — 2010 falls in the first generation W245 (2005–2011) and 2012 marks the start of the second generation W246 (2012–2018), so these are entirely different body structures and the panels will not interchange. This is one of the most important boundaries to get right when sourcing a used rear panel, as the visual difference between generations can be subtle in listing photos. Always quote your registration to the breaker so they can confirm the correct generation.

Yes, the B-Class has been sold exclusively as a five-door hatchback throughout both the W245 and W246 generations in the UK, so there are no alternative body styles to confuse matters when sourcing a rear panel. The key variables are still generation and any mid-generation pressing changes, so match your year range carefully and confirm with the breaker using your registration. This does make sourcing straightforward compared to models offered in multiple body styles.

The W246 facelift arrived in 2015, meaning a 2014 car is a pre-facelift example and a panel described as fitting across 2014–2018 may be a generalisation that glosses over that boundary. Whether pre- and post-facelift rear panels are interchangeable is not something that can be confirmed as fact here, so you should check the exact pressing with the breaker by providing your registration before purchasing. A reputable breaker will be able to cross-reference your reg to confirm the correct part.