Used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Sill

Yes, generation matters significantly for sill fitment on the Sprinter. The first generation (W901–W905) ran from 1995 to 2006, the second generation (W906) ran from 2006 to 2018, and the third generation (W907/W910) launched in 2018 – sills are not interchangeable across these generations as the body structure and pressing dimensions differ completely. Stick to sourcing a sill from the same generation as your van, and confirm the exact match with the breaker against your registration.

Wheelbase affects sill length on the Sprinter, as a long-wheelbase van has a longer sill panel than a standard-wheelbase one, so you must match wheelbase when sourcing. Roof height (low, medium, or high roof) does not alter the sill itself, as the sill sits at the base of the body between the wheel arches and is unaffected by roof height. Always quote your wheelbase to the breaker when requesting a sill.

The rear door configuration – barn doors versus a tailgate – does not affect the sill itself, as the sill runs along the lower side of the vehicle and is not structurally tied to how the rear opens. You can disregard rear door style when sourcing a sill and focus instead on generation, wheelbase, and which side (NS or OS) you need.

Trim level does not affect sill fitment on the Sprinter, as the underlying body pressing is the same across trim grades within the same generation and wheelbase. You may find cosmetic differences such as trim strips, moulding clips, or paint finish between grades, so check with the breaker whether any decorative elements are included or need transferring from your old sill.

A 2017 Sprinter sits in the second-generation W906 (2006–2018), while a 2019 Sprinter is third-generation W907/W910 (2018 onwards), so these are different generations with different body structures and the sills are not a straightforward swap. You should source a sill from another W906 van to be confident of a match, and confirm the correct wheelbase and side with your breaker using your registration number.

Engine choice makes no difference to sill fitment on the Sprinter, as the sill is a body panel unrelated to the drivetrain. Focus your search on generation, wheelbase, and NS or OS side, and your breaker can confirm the correct part against your registration.