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A used throttle body 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:
Yes, but only on petrol engine variants — diesel engines use a different air management system and do not have a conventional throttle body in the same sense. On petrol C-Class models the throttle body controls airflow into the engine and is a genuine serviceable part. If you have a diesel C-Class (for example a CDI model), you may be thinking of a different component such as a swirl flap assembly or EGR valve — confirm with a breaker what your diesel engine actually needs.
Almost certainly not as a straight swap — the W203 and W204 are separate generations with different engine families, and the throttle body is matched closely to the engine code rather than the C-Class badge. The W204 ran from 2007 with a facelift in 2011, and even within that generation fitment depends on which petrol engine code you have. Always supply your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) to the breaker so they can match the correct unit.
The W204 was facelifted in 2011, and Mercedes made engineering updates across the range at that point, so a 2010 pre-facelift and a 2013 post-facelift unit may not be identical even if the engine code looks similar. The engine code is the most reliable guide here — if both cars share the exact same engine code the chances of compatibility are higher, but ancillary mounting details or connector types can differ across the facelift boundary. Route this specific cross to a breaker with both registration numbers so they can confirm before you commit.
No — trim level does not affect throttle body fitment on the C-Class; SE, Sport, and AMG Line variants share the same mechanical components when the engine code is the same. The throttle body follows the engine, not the badge or interior specification. Focus on supplying your engine code and fuel type (petrol only) to the breaker rather than worrying about trim designation.
The single most important detail is your engine code, which appears on your V5 logbook or can be retrieved via a VIN check — this tells the breaker exactly which throttle body family your engine uses. You should also confirm it is a petrol model, your year of registration, and ideally your full VIN so the breaker can cross-reference any mid-production changes. Body style and trim level are not relevant to fitment and do not need to be mentioned.
Throttle body coding requirements can vary depending on the engine and ECU type fitted to your specific C-Class, and this is something you should confirm with the breaker and your fitting garage rather than assume. Some units may need basic adaptation via diagnostic equipment after fitting, while others may have more involved pairing requirements — this is not something that can be stated as a blanket rule across all petrol variants. Ask the breaker to advise based on your exact engine code, and budget for a diagnostic session with a Mercedes-specialist garage after fitting.