Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Citan Steering Column

The Citan comes in two main generations: the first-generation W415, built from 2012 to 2021, and the second-generation W420, launched in 2021 onwards. The steering column is a genuine part on all variants of this van, but the two generations use different designs and are not interchangeable. Always identify your generation before sourcing a used column from a breaker.

Both a 2015 and a 2019 Citan are first-generation W415 models, so you are within the same generation and fitment is more likely to be compatible. However, there were updates across the W415 production run, so you should confirm the exact part number with the breaker against your registration to be sure. Never assume fitment without that check.

These two vehicles span the generation boundary: the 2020 is a first-generation W415 and the 2022 is a second-generation W420, and the steering columns between these two generations are not compatible. Stick to sourcing a column from within the same generation as your van, and confirm the specific part number with the breaker using your registration.

For the steering column specifically, engine size and payload rating are unlikely to be the primary fitment variables, as the steering column design is generally consistent across the Citan's engine and weight variants within a generation. That said, if your van is fitted with a specific variant such as a Citan Tourer passenger model versus a panel van, there may be differences in the column assembly. Confirm the exact specification with the breaker against your registration to be safe.

Trim level alone, such as Worker or Progressive on the W415, does not typically affect the steering column itself, as trim differences relate to equipment and comfort features rather than the steering column assembly. However, if your van has a different steering wheel or column stalk setup due to optional equipment, the breaker should still be able to match the correct column using your registration. Trim is not a reason to avoid a column from a different trim-level Citan of the same generation, but do confirm with the breaker.

Give the breaker your full registration number, your van's generation (W415 for 2012–2021 or W420 for 2021 onwards), and ideally your VIN, which will allow them to confirm the exact column specification. Mentioning whether your van is a panel van or Tourer is also useful, as there can be differences in the column assembly between body variants. The more information you provide upfront, the less risk of receiving an incompatible part.