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Fitment on a used steering rack varies by vehicle, so a bit of detail goes a long way. Our request form covers what breakers need to know, so every quote you get back is for the correct part:
The B-Class has run across two main generations: the W245 (first generation, 2005–2011) and the W246 (second generation, 2012–2018, with a facelift around 2015). These two generations are built on different platforms and their steering racks are not interchangeable, so always make sure the part you are quoted matches your generation. Confirm the exact fit with the breaker against your registration plate.
Both a 2014 and a 2016 B-Class fall within the W246 generation (2012–2018), but 2014 sits before the 2015 facelift and 2016 sits after it. Within the W246 generation the basic steering rack architecture is broadly shared, but whether the pre-facelift and post-facelift racks interchange exactly is not something to assume – confirm with the breaker against both registrations before buying.
On the W246 B-Class the range included petrol and diesel engines of varying sizes, and steering rack specification can vary with the weight and power of the drivetrain fitted. It is worth telling the breaker your exact engine code or size alongside your registration so they can match the correct unit rather than relying on model name alone.
Trim level alone does not determine steering rack fitment on the B-Class; Sport, SE, and AMG Line are largely cosmetic and equipment-based distinctions rather than mechanical ones. The generation and engine size matter far more for identifying the correct rack. Bear in mind that a rack pulled from a different trim car will be mechanically equivalent, even if surrounding components look slightly different.
Both a 2008 and a 2011 B-Class sit within the W245 generation (2005–2011), so you are working within the same platform, which is a good starting point. However, whether racks from different points in the W245 production run interchange exactly is worth confirming with the breaker against your specific registration and any option codes on your vehicle. Never assume fitment without that check.
The W245 generation used hydraulic power steering, while the W246 moved to electric power-assisted steering (EPAS), meaning the rack types are fundamentally different and completely non-interchangeable between generations. Within the W246, EPAS racks can carry different calibrations depending on build specification, so confirm the exact match with the breaker using your registration rather than year alone.