Used Mercedes-Benz Citan Seat

The Mercedes-Benz Citan ran as a single generation from 2012 to 2021, so a 2013 and a 2018 are both within the same generation and seat fitment is broadly likely across those years. However, trim level and whether your van is a 2-seater, crew van, or Tourer body style will affect whether the seat profiles and mountings match, so confirm the exact configuration with the breaker against your registration before buying. Door count and seating row also need to match, so have those details ready.

No — Mercedes-Benz launched the second-generation Citan in late 2021, replacing the original W415-based model with the all-new W420 generation, so parts from the first generation will not cross over to the 2022 onwards model. If your van is a 2022 or newer Citan, make sure you source a seat from the same second-generation (W420) model. Confirm the exact year and generation with the breaker against your registration to be sure which side of that boundary your vehicle sits on.

Yes, trim level matters for the Citan because seat style varies between grades — the van-spec models (such as basic panel van trims) typically have more utilitarian seating, while Tourer versions with higher trim grades may have different seat designs, fabrics, or integrated features. Make sure the seat you buy matches not just the generation but also the trim grade and seating position, as the physical seat and any upholstery will differ. Your breaker can check the trim against your registration to help match the correct seat.

Yes, side matters — a nearside (NS, passenger side) and offside (OS, driver side) seat are not the same; they are shaped and tracked differently and will not swap over. Always specify NS or OS when getting a quote from a breaker, and double-check this matches your vehicle's seating position. Getting the wrong side is a common and frustrating mistake, so be clear about which seat you need.

If the seat contains an integrated side airbag or a pretensioner seatbelt mechanism, these are safety-critical components — both are single-use items that cannot be reused after deployment, and a used seat may have had these triggered without obvious signs. You should ask the breaker to confirm the airbag and pretensioner status of any seat before purchase, and confirm pretensioner variant compatibility against your registration. Professional fitting is strongly recommended where any seat-integrated airbag or pretensioner is involved.

It is unlikely to be a straightforward swap — the Citan Tourer was designed as a passenger-carrying vehicle and typically features different seat trim, mounting arrangements, and sometimes additional features compared to the workhorse panel van versions. Even within the same generation, body style and trim grade affect seat design, so a panel van seat and a Tourer seat from the same year may not be directly interchangeable. Check the exact body style and trim with your breaker against both registrations before committing to a purchase.