Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Starter Motor

This crosses a significant generation boundary — the W906 Sprinter ran from 2006 to 2018, but there were engine and ancillary updates within that period, particularly around 2013–2014 when Euro 6 emissions changes brought revised engine variants. The engine code is the key detail here: if both vehicles share the same engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check), fitment is more likely, but you should confirm the specific part number with the breaker against both registrations before buying.

Yes, all petrol and diesel-engined Sprinters have a conventional starter motor — it is the electric motor that cranks the engine on start-up. Every Sprinter sold in the UK has been diesel-powered, so every one of them is fitted with a starter motor as standard. If your Sprinter has a stop-start system, the starter motor is typically a reinforced unit designed for higher cycle rates, so make sure the breaker confirms the replacement matches your specific setup.

Trim level does not affect starter motor fitment — the starter motor follows the engine, not the badge or specification level. A high-roof long-wheelbase model with the same engine code as a standard panel van will use the same starter motor. Focus on supplying the breaker with your engine code rather than your trim or body style.

The W906 ran from 2006 to 2018, and the current W907 generation launched in 2018, bringing a new range of OM654 and revised OM651 engines with different specifications. Because the engine family changed between generations, a W906 starter motor is very unlikely to be a direct fit for a W907, even if both are diesel. Give your engine code to the breaker and ask them to check the part against your registration to be certain.

The W906 received updates around 2013–2014, including changes to meet evolving emissions standards, which could mean revised engine internals or ancillary components on some variants. Whether those changes affect the starter motor for your specific engine code is something to confirm with the breaker against your registration, rather than assume. Providing your engine code — visible on the V5 or through a VIN check — will allow the breaker to identify the correct unit quickly.

Gearbox type can affect the starter motor because the mounting face of the engine bellhousing may differ between manual and automatic variants, changing how the starter motor locates and engages the ring gear. It is worth flagging your gearbox type to the breaker alongside your engine code, as these two details together will allow them to identify a compatible unit. Never assume a manual-gearbox starter motor will bolt straight onto an automatic Sprinter without checking first.