Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Lambda Sensor

Most Sprinter vans are diesel-powered, and diesel engines generally do not use lambda sensors in the same way petrol engines do — however, Euro 6 Sprinters (roughly 2016 onwards, covering the W910 generation) do use NOx and oxygen sensors as part of their SCR exhaust aftertreatment systems, which are sometimes loosely referred to as lambda sensors. If your Sprinter is a pre-Euro 6 diesel, it is very unlikely to have a traditional lambda sensor, and what you may actually be looking for is a NOx sensor, an exhaust temperature sensor, or a DPF pressure sensor. Check your registration and engine code against the part description, and confirm with the breaker what sensor your specific system uses.

A 2018 Sprinter sits in the W910 generation (launched 2018) and uses Euro 6 emissions equipment including NOx sensors as part of the SCR system, which is a different setup from the W906 generation (2006–2018) that predates it. A sensor from a W906 Sprinter is very unlikely to be a direct match because the exhaust architecture and emissions system changed significantly at the W910 boundary. Confirm the exact sensor type and part number with the breaker against your registration, as Euro 6 exhaust sensor interchange is strong confirm-with-breaker territory.

Both a 2015 and a 2017 Sprinter fall within the W906 generation (2006–2018), so they share the same basic platform, but fitment still depends on matching the engine code and the exact emissions specification — Euro 5 and Euro 6 variants existed within the W906 run and use different exhaust sensor arrangements. If both vehicles share the same engine code and emissions level, compatibility is more likely, but you should still confirm this with the breaker because exhaust sensor interchange across Euro 5 and Euro 6 boundaries is not straightforward.

Body style does not directly affect which exhaust sensors are fitted — what matters is the engine code and emissions specification, as these determine the exhaust system layout. A panel van and a chassis cab with the same engine code and Euro standard should share the same sensor specification, though the routing or bracket position could differ slightly. Always confirm the engine code and Euro rating with the breaker rather than relying on body style alone.

No, trim level does not affect exhaust sensor fitment on the Sprinter — Classic, Progressive, and Premium are specification packages covering interior and technology features, not drivetrain or exhaust differences. The sensor you need is determined by your engine code and emissions generation, not by which trim your van happens to be. Quote your registration and engine code to the breaker and ignore the trim name entirely when sourcing this part.

You should provide your full registration, the engine code (found on the vehicle identification plate or in your service documents), the fuel type — which for almost all Sprinters will be diesel — and ideally whether your van is Euro 5 or Euro 6, as this determines the exhaust aftertreatment system fitted. It is also worth clarifying whether you need a NOx sensor, an oxygen sensor, an exhaust temperature sensor, or a DPF-related sensor, as these are often confused with one another and a breaker will need that distinction to pull the correct part. Providing as much of this information as possible upfront will save time and reduce the risk of receiving an incompatible part.