Mercedes-Benz Vito Intercooler Replacement Parts

Yes, but only on the diesel turbocharged variants — all of the Vito's diesel engines (the CDI units) are turbocharged and use an intercooler to cool compressed air before it enters the engine, which improves efficiency and power. The Vito has been sold in the UK almost exclusively with diesel engines, so in practice the vast majority of Vitos on UK roads do have an intercooler. If you somehow have a petrol-engined Vito, that variant did not use an intercooler, but petrol Vitos are extremely rare in the UK market.

This question spans a generation boundary — the second-generation Vito (W639) ran from 2003 to 2014, while the third-generation Vito (W447) launched in 2014, so a 2012 car is W639 and a 2016 car is W447. These are fundamentally different vehicles with different engine families, so an intercooler from a 2012 W639 will not fit a 2016 W447. Always match the intercooler to the generation and, most importantly, the engine code shown on your V5 or confirmed via a VIN check.

No, trim level has no bearing on intercooler fitment for the Vito — Pure, Progressive, and Select are specification packages that affect interior fittings, comfort features, and cosmetic details, not the engine or cooling system. What matters is the engine code, which determines exactly which intercooler was fitted regardless of trim. Give the breaker your engine code and registration and they can match the correct unit.

A 2018 Vito sits in the third-generation W447, which uses Mercedes' OM651 or OM622/OM626 family of CDI diesel engines depending on the power output variant, but the precise engine code for your specific van will be shown on your V5 registration document or can be confirmed through a VIN check. The engine code is the single most important detail you can give a breaker, as intercoolers can vary between engine variants even within the same generation. Don't rely solely on the year or power output — confirm the code before ordering.

The W639 Vito received a facelift in 2010 which primarily affected exterior styling and interior updates, but whether the intercooler itself changed at that point is something you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration and engine code. The engine code is the key factor here — if both vehicles share the same engine code, there is a reasonable chance the intercooler is compatible, but ancillary fitment and mounting details can change mid-production. Ask the breaker to cross-reference your registration rather than assuming pre- and post-facelift parts are interchangeable.

Wheelbase — whether your Vito is standard, long, or extra-long — does not affect intercooler fitment, as the intercooler is determined by the engine, not the body length. What matters is that both vehicles share the same engine code, which you can confirm from the V5 or a VIN check. Give the breaker your engine code and they can confirm the correct match regardless of body configuration.