Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Vito Door Card

No — the W638 (1996–2003) and W639 (2003–2014) are entirely different generations with completely different door structures, so their door cards will not interchange. Make sure you identify your generation correctly before ordering, as the two look quite different inside and out. Always confirm the specific part against your registration with the breaker.

Yes, generation is one of the most important factors — the W638 (1996–2003), W639 (2003–2014), and W447 (2014–present) each have distinct door card designs that are not interchangeable across generations. Always tell the breaker which generation you have, ideally confirmed against your registration plate.

No — 2015 puts your van in the W447 generation (launched 2014), while 2012 is a W639, and the two generations have completely different door cards. This is a clear generation boundary and the parts will not cross it, so you need a W447-sourced card. Confirm the exact fitment against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Yes, this matters significantly — the sliding side door on most Vito configurations has its own specific door card, and it will differ from any hinged door card in terms of shape, clips, and trim panel design. On longer-wheelbase variants the sliding door aperture can also differ, so wheelbase is worth mentioning to the breaker. Always confirm the exact door type and wheelbase with the breaker against your registration.

Trim level (such as Sport, Tourer Select, or base panel van) generally does not affect whether the door card physically fits the frame, as the underlying door structure is the same within a generation. However, higher-spec trims may have different finishes, integrated speaker grilles, or pocket designs, so the card from a base van may look noticeably different to one from a Sport or Tourer. Fitment is about the frame and fixings — colour and finish can be addressed cosmetically — but confirm any trim-specific features with the breaker.

Yes, nearside (NS, passenger side, left) and offside (OS, driver side, right) door cards are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. Always specify which side you need when contacting a breaker, and double-check against your own vehicle to avoid ordering the wrong one.