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Used fuel tanks vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The current W447 generation V-Class ran from 2014 onwards, with a facelift arriving around 2019, and fuel tanks from within the same pre-facelift or post-facelift period are your most likely match. The engine code is the most reliable guide, so check your V5 or run a VIN check to find it before approaching a breaker. Confirm with the breaker against your registration, as mounting bracket positions and ancillary fittings can vary within the generation.
The W447 facelift arrived in 2019 and while the underlying platform is shared, ancillary and mounting changes at that facelift boundary mean you cannot assume a straight swap. Name the boundary clearly to the breaker and confirm fitment against your specific registration rather than relying on the model name alone. Supplying your engine code will help the breaker identify a compatible unit quickly.
Yes, fuel type matters for a fuel tank even though the difference is sometimes subtle — diesel and petrol tanks can differ in filler neck design, sender unit fittings, and vent connections. Always tell the breaker your exact fuel type, which you can confirm from your V5 or a VIN check. Never fit a diesel-specification tank to a petrol vehicle or vice versa without verifying compatibility.
Trim level — whether that is standard, Sport, or the Marco Polo camper variant — does not drive fuel tank specification; engine code, fuel type, and year within the generation are what matter. That said, the Marco Polo uses the same W447 bodyshell but has a distinct rear interior fit-out, so confirm with the breaker that no bespoke rear-floor or tank-mounting differences apply to your specific build. Cosmetically you may receive a tank that looks slightly different in bracket or strap finish, but that will not affect function if the mechanical spec matches.
Gearbox type can influence fuel tank specification on some Mercedes-Benz applications because transmission tunnel packaging affects tank shape and sender positioning, so it is worth telling the breaker whether you have the 7G-Tronic automatic or a manual gearbox. Your V5 or a VIN check will confirm this alongside your engine code. Always verify the match with the breaker against your registration before purchasing.
The most useful details are your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check), fuel type, gearbox type, and the year of your vehicle — together these narrow the field far more reliably than the badge or trim name alone. The W447 generation runs from 2014 onwards with a 2019 facelift, so telling the breaker which side of that boundary you sit on is helpful. The breaker will confirm fitment against your registration, which remains the safest final check before any purchase.