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A used wishbone that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
The V-Class runs in two clear generations in the UK: the W638 (1996–2003) and the W447 (2014–present), with the W447 receiving a facelift around 2019. Generation matters a great deal for wishbone fitment because the front suspension geometry changed completely between the W638 and W447, so parts from one will not cross to the other. Always quote your registration and chassis code to the breaker to make sure you get the right side (NS or OS) for the correct generation.
This question spans the W447 facelift boundary, which fell around 2019, so a 2018 car is pre-facelift and a 2020 car is post-facelift. The generation name is the same (W447) and the basic suspension layout is shared, but whether the wishbone mounting points and geometry are identical across that facelift year is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration rather than assume. A good breaker will cross-reference your VIN to be certain before supplying the part.
On the W447 V-Class, running gear including suspension components can vary between the lighter petrol or smaller diesel variants and the heavier, higher-output diesel engines, so engine size is worth checking. When contacting a breaker, give them your engine code alongside the model year and whether you need the nearside (NS, left) or offside (OS, right) wishbone. Do not assume a wishbone from a 2.0-litre donor will automatically suit a 3.0-litre vehicle without the breaker confirming it.
Yes, payload and GVW rating genuinely matters on the V-Class because heavier-rated variants can have uprated suspension components to cope with the additional load. Check the plate on your vehicle for its GVW rather than relying on the model name alone, as two V-Class vans of the same year can have different ratings. Give the breaker your exact GVW figure so they can match the donor vehicle correctly.
Trim level alone does not determine which wishbone fits — the generation, engine, GVW rating, and side (NS or OS) are what matter for running gear. That said, you may find cosmetic differences on parts around the suspension area, such as differing undertray panels or wheel arch liners on higher-spec cars, which are worth noting but do not affect the wishbone itself. If your car has any sport or lowered suspension option, confirm with the breaker whether the donor vehicle was also fitted with that setup, as spring and damper rate variants can occasionally influence component selection.
No — the W638 and W447 are entirely different generations with unrelated front suspension designs, so wishbones from the older model will not fit the W447. Always source your part from a W447 donor vehicle, making sure the year, engine, and GVW align as closely as possible with your own car. Give the breaker your registration and VIN and ask them to confirm compatibility before any money changes hands.