Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Vito Bumper

The Vito has run across three main generations: the W638 (1996–2003), the W639 (2003–2014), and the current W447 (2014–present), and bumpers are not interchangeable between these generations as the front-end design changed significantly each time. Within a generation, bumpers are generally shared across wheelbase lengths and body styles, so the short, long, and extra-long variants within the same generation typically use the same front bumper. Always confirm the exact generation against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

The W639 Vito received a facelift in 2010, which updated the front-end styling including the bumper, grille, and headlights, so pre-facelift (2003–2010) and post-facelift (2010–2014) bumpers are from the same platform but have a different appearance. Whether a specific bumper panel physically interchanges across that 2010 boundary is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as mounting points and light apertures may differ. Name the facelift year to your breaker so they can check compatibility directly.

A 2012 Vito sits in the post-facelift W639 period (facelift 2010), while a 2008 Vito is pre-facelift W639, so although both are the same platform generation, they sit either side of the 2010 facelift boundary. Whether the bumper will physically swap across that boundary is not something we can confirm as fact — check this directly with the breaker using both registrations, as the styling and fitment details changed at that point.

Within the same generation, front bumpers are shared across the different Vito body styles — the Tourer passenger variant, Panel Van, and Mixto all use the same front-end panels. You do not need to seek out a bumper sourced specifically from your body style, which makes finding a used part from a breaker straightforward. Just make sure the generation and facelift period match your vehicle.

Trim level does not affect which bumper fits your Vito — generation and facelift period are what matter for fitment. That said, Sport-trim or AMG Line-style vehicles may have had bumpers finished differently or with additional lower trim inserts, so a bumper sourced from a lower trim vehicle may look slightly different cosmetically even if it fits correctly. Confirm any cosmetic differences with the breaker before buying if appearance is important to you.

No — the W447 generation launched in 2014 with an entirely redesigned front end, and its bumper is not compatible with the previous W639 (2003–2014). These are completely different platforms with different bodywork, so you must source a bumper from the correct generation. Confirm your generation with the breaker using your registration to make sure you receive the right part.