Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Window Winder Motor

The Sprinter has had three main generations: the first-generation (W901-W905) ran from 1995 to 2006, the second-generation (W906) ran from 2006 to 2018 with a facelift around 2013, and the third-generation (W907/W910) launched in 2018 and is ongoing. Generation is one of the most important fitment factors for a window winder motor, as the door frames and mechanisms differ significantly between them. Always confirm your generation with your registration plate when contacting a breaker.

The 2012 and 2015 Sprinters are both W906 second-generation, but 2013 is a known facelift year for that generation and some components changed around this time. Whether a pre-facelift motor crosses over to a post-facelift van is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration, as internal door changes can affect fitment. Give the breaker both years and your door side (NS or OS) so they can cross-reference accurately.

Yes, side is critical — window winder motors are door-specific and an NS (nearside, passenger/left) motor will not interchange with an OS (offside, driver/right) motor. In UK convention, NS is the left side as you sit in the driving seat and OS is the right. Always tell your breaker which side you need to avoid an expensive mistake.

For the Sprinter's sliding side door, wheelbase and body length can be relevant because different body configurations sometimes use different door assemblies. When asking a breaker for a sliding door window winder motor, always quote your wheelbase (short, medium, long, or extra-long) alongside your generation and registration. For front hinged doors, wheelbase is not a fitment factor for the winder motor.

For the Sprinter, trim level does not generally affect window winder motor fitment — what matters is the generation, the door side (NS or OS), and whether the door in question is a sliding or hinged type. Higher-specification Sprinters may have had additional powered window features, so if your van has any unusual electric window setup, confirm the exact specification with the breaker against your registration rather than assuming a standard motor will suit.

The W906 and W907 are separate generations with redesigned doors, so a direct swap across this generational boundary is unlikely. You should treat these as incompatible until a breaker has confirmed fitment against both registrations. Never assume cross-generation compatibility for door-mounted components like winder motors.