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Used propshafts 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:
Yes, but only on certain variants. The V-Class is primarily a front-wheel-drive vehicle in standard form, meaning most V-Class models do not have a propshaft at all. However, Mercedes-Benz offered a 4MATIC all-wheel-drive version of the W447 generation (2014-onwards) V-Class, and those models do have a propshaft to drive the rear axle. If you're not sure whether your V-Class is 4MATIC, check the badge on the tailgate or confirm with your registration plate against the breaker before ordering.
The modern V-Class runs in two main generations: the W638 (1996–2003) and the W447 (2014–present), with the W639 Viano/Vito filling the gap in between as a separate nameplate. Of these, the propshaft is only relevant to 4MATIC all-wheel-drive variants, which were offered on the W447 generation. The W638 did not offer a 4MATIC option, so if you have an older V-Class you will not find a propshaft on it.
The W447 V-Class ran from 2014, with a facelift in 2019, and propshaft compatibility across that facelift boundary is not guaranteed even though the generation is the same. Engine and drivetrain revisions sometimes accompany facelifts and can affect propshaft dimensions or flange specifications. Name the facelift year to the breaker and confirm compatibility against your specific registration before purchasing.
Trim level alone does not affect propshaft fitment. What matters is whether your V-Class is the 4MATIC all-wheel-drive variant or the standard front-wheel-drive version, as only 4MATIC models have a propshaft regardless of trim. An AMG Line or Marco Polo badge on a front-wheel-drive V-Class means there is no propshaft to replace, so confirm your drivetrain type with the breaker before ordering.
Potentially yes — different engine outputs within the W447 4MATIC range (for example the 220d versus the 300d) may use propshafts rated for different torque loads, and the physical specifications can differ. Running gear components like propshafts often vary with power output, so matching the engine code as well as the generation is important. Always give the breaker your full registration so they can match against the correct engine variant.
If your V-Class is a standard front-wheel-drive model, it does not have a propshaft, so it's worth double-checking the diagnosis. It's possible there has been a mix-up with a related model such as the Vito or Viano, some variants of which are rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive and do use a propshaft. We'd recommend confirming the fault and the correct part with a Mercedes specialist or asking the breaker to check against your registration before proceeding.