Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Viano Front Grille

The Viano W639 ran from 2003 to 2014, and this is the only generation sold as the 'Viano' in the UK, so all grilles you'll find on the used market will be from this single platform. However, the W639 received a facelift in 2010 which updated the front-end styling including the grille, bumper and lights, so a pre-facelift grille (2003–2010) and a post-facelift grille (2010–2014) are not necessarily the same part. Always confirm the exact facelift period with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Your 2008 car is a pre-facelift W639 and your 2012 is a post-facelift W639 — both are the same generation, but the 2010 facelift updated the front end, meaning the grille design changed at that point. Whether the physical mounting points allow a pre-facelift grille to cross onto a post-facelift car is something you should confirm with the breaker against both registrations, as this is a known boundary where parts may not interchange directly. Don't assume a fit simply because both cars share the W639 platform.

No — the Viano was offered in Compact, Standard and Extra-Long wheelbases, but front-end panels including the grille are shared across all body lengths within the same generation and facelift period. A grille from a Compact wheelbase car will be the same part as one from an Extra-Long, provided both are from the same facelift phase. Focus your search on the model year relative to the 2010 facelift, not the wheelbase.

Trim level — whether Ambiente, Trend, or Avantgarde — does not affect the fundamental fitment of the front grille on the Viano, as the mounting and panel structure are shared across the range within a given facelift period. That said, the Avantgarde in particular could be specified with chrome or differently finished grille surrounds, so the grille you source may look slightly different to your original even if it fits correctly. Confirm the finish with the breaker if cosmetic match matters to you, but trim alone is not a fitment barrier.

No, the engine fitted to your Viano has no bearing on front grille fitment — the front-end panels are identical regardless of whether the vehicle has a CDI diesel or a petrol engine. The key variables are generation (W639, 2003–2014) and whether the car is pre- or post-2010 facelift. Concentrate on matching those two points and you can ignore the engine entirely when searching for a grille.

The easiest visual check is the headlight shape and bumper style alongside the grille: the 2010 facelift brought a noticeably revised front end with updated light clusters, so a grille that looks cohesive with the newer lights is likely post-facelift. Ask the breaker for the registration or VIN of the donor vehicle so you can verify its age, which is the most reliable method. If you can't confirm which facelift phase the part is from, it's worth walking away to avoid buying a grille that doesn't suit your car's front end.