Mercedes-Benz Vito Front Grille Replacement Parts

The Vito has run across three main generations: the W638 (1996–2003), the W639 (2003–2014), and the current W447 (2014–present). Within each generation, the front grille is shared across wheelbase lengths and body styles, so the generation is the first thing to match. Each generation also had a facelift that updated the front-end panels, so the facelift year is the second key question to pin down.

The W639 ran from 2003 to 2014 and received a facelift in 2010 that revised the front end, including the grille and surrounding panels. A 2007 grille sits in the pre-facelift period and a 2012 grille in the post-facelift period, so they are unlikely to be a straight swap. You should confirm with the breaker whether the specific grille they have is pre- or post-facelift before purchasing.

Yes — the W639 facelift in 2010 and the styling updates within the W447 generation both changed the front-end appearance, meaning grilles from either side of those boundaries are generally not interchangeable. Always check whether the part a breaker is quoting you is from the same facelift period as your vehicle by confirming against your registration plate. Getting this wrong is the most common fitment mistake with Vito front panels.

Within the same generation and facelift period, the front grille fitment is not affected by trim level — a grille from a Sport, Tourer, or standard Vito of the same era will physically fit the same way. That said, higher or sportier trim levels sometimes carry different styling details such as chrome surrounds or a different finish, so a grille sourced from a different trim may look cosmetically different even if it fits. If appearance matters to you, let the breaker know which trim your van is so they can try to match the finish.

Yes, the front grille on the W447 is shared across wheelbase variants — compact, long, and extra-long — because the front-end structure is the same across the range. Roof height and door count also make no difference to grille fitment. Just confirm the model year with the breaker to ensure it matches any styling updates within the W447 generation.

No — the W639 (2003–2014) and the W447 (2014–present) are entirely different generations with different front-end designs and mounting points, so they will not interchange. You need to source a grille specifically from a W447 donor vehicle. A breaker will be able to confirm the correct part against your registration.