Second Hand Mercedes-Benz Vito Radiator

The Vito has run across three main generations: the W638 (1996–2003), the W639 (2003–2014), and the W447 (2014–present), and radiators are generally not interchangeable between these generations due to significant changes in engine and cooling system architecture. Within a generation there is more chance of overlap, but even then the engine code is the deciding factor, so always supply your engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check) when asking a breaker for a quote. Never assume a part fits based on year alone without confirming against your registration.

Both a 2008 and a 2013 Vito fall within the W639 generation (2003–2014), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but the W639 received a facelift in 2010 which brought changes that can affect ancillary and mounting details. The safest approach is to confirm your engine code with the breaker, as two W639 Vitos with different engines — for example a 109 CDI versus a 122 CDI — may not share the same radiator even within the same year. Confirm fitment against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Trim level does not affect radiator fitment — the radiator follows the engine, not the badge or interior specification. A Vito Sport, Tourer, or Pro with the same engine code will require the same radiator, though you may find cosmetic differences in surrounding components depending on how the van was specced. Always cross-reference your engine code with the breaker to confirm the correct unit.

Both years sit within the W447 generation (2014–present), which improves the likelihood of compatibility, but engine variants within the W447 range — including the 111 CDI, 114 CDI, and 119 CDI — can have different cooling requirements and radiator specifications. Confirm your engine code and gearbox type (manual or automatic) with the breaker, as these details matter more than the registration year alone. Never assume fitment without checking against your specific registration.

Yes, fuel type is a meaningful fitment factor — petrol and diesel engines have different thermal outputs and cooling demands, which can result in different radiator specifications even within the same generation. The engine code is the most reliable detail to supply, as it captures both fuel type and exact engine variant in one reference. Give your engine code (from your V5 or a VIN check) to the breaker so they can match the correct unit to your vehicle.

Crossing from the W639 generation (2003–2014) into the W447 generation (2014–present) is a significant boundary, and the two generations use fundamentally different engine families and cooling system layouts, making cross-generation fitment very unlikely. That said, whether a specific part could be adapted or substituted is something to confirm with the breaker against your registration, as they will be able to compare part numbers directly. Do not assume any compatibility across this boundary without professional verification.