Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Exhaust System

These span two distinct Sprinter generations — the W906 ran from 2006 to 2018, but Euro 5 emissions rules came into force around 2011 and brought significant changes to the exhaust system including DPF fitment on most engines, meaning a pre-2011 system is very unlikely to suit a post-2011 vehicle even within the same generation. The engine code is the critical starting point, and whether components cross that Euro 5 boundary is strong confirm-with-breaker territory. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can verify against the exact spec.

The W906 Sprinter ran from 2006 to 2018 with a facelift around 2013, and while the basic platform carried over, exhaust routing and aftertreatment components can differ between build years due to evolving emissions requirements rather than any styling change. Engine code and emissions era matter far more than the facelift itself, so a system from the same engine code and the same side of the 2013 boundary is a much safer starting point than simply matching the generation. Confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Trim or body variant (Panel Van, Minibus, Chassis Cab) does not determine exhaust fitment on the Sprinter — the engine code, fuel type, and emissions standard are what count. You may find minor cosmetic differences in heat shields or mounting bracket positions between body styles, so mention your specific body type to the breaker as a cross-check. The headline rule is: same engine code, same emissions era, same wheelbase where relevant to rear sections, and you are in the right territory.

Euro 5 and Euro 6 exhausts are built around different aftertreatment requirements — Euro 6 systems typically include SCR (AdBlue) components that are absent on Euro 5 vehicles, so the two are not interchangeable in practice. The Euro 6 Sprinter (W906 late-build and the W907 from 2018) carries different pipework and sensor arrangements to meet stricter standards. Trying to fit a Euro 6 system to a Euro 5 vehicle could cause running problems and MOT failure, so always confirm compatibility with the breaker using your registration number.

The W907 (third-generation Sprinter) launched in 2018, overlapping with the very end of W906 production, so 2018 vehicles can be either generation depending on build date — and this matters enormously for exhaust fitment as the two generations do not share the same systems. Check your V5C or ask the breaker to verify the generation against your registration before any parts are sourced. Getting the generation wrong at this boundary is one of the most common fitment mistakes on late Sprinters.

Engine code is one of the most important factors for exhaust fitment on the Sprinter — Mercedes used several different diesel units across the same model years (including OM651 and OM642 variants), and these have different exhaust configurations, pipe diameters, and sensor positions. Two Sprinters registered in the same year with different engine codes are very likely to require different exhaust systems. Always provide your engine code alongside your registration when getting a quote from a breaker, and treat any claim that 'all diesel Sprinters are the same' with scepticism.