Mercedes-Benz Vito Rear Tailgate Replacement Parts

The Vito has run across three main generations: the W638 (1996–2003), the W639 (2003–2014), and the current W447 (2014–present), and tailgates do not cross between these generations as the bodyshell and aperture dimensions differ completely. Within a generation there is more chance of interchange, but a facelift mid-run can bring pressing changes to the tailgate panel itself, so always confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying.

Both a 2006 and a 2012 Vito fall within the W639 generation (2003–2014), so there is a reasonable chance of compatibility, but the W639 received styling updates during its production run that may have altered the tailgate pressing or glass aperture. Name the exact registration of both vehicles when speaking to the breaker so they can verify the part numbers match before you commit.

No, the engine designation (109, 111, 119 and so on) has no bearing on which tailgate fits – these numbers simply refer to the engine output, not the body. What matters is the generation (W638, W639, or W447), the wheelbase (compact, standard, or long), and crucially whether your van has a single swing-up tailgate or barn doors, so make sure the replacement matches all three of those points.

Trim level itself does not change the fundamental panel or its fitment, so a tailgate from a standard panel van of the same generation and wheelbase will fit a Sport or Tourer variant structurally. You may notice cosmetic differences such as a different finish, badging, or wiper arrangement, so mention your trim to the breaker so they can find a closer visual match if appearance matters to you.

No, barn doors and a single swing-up tailgate are completely different assemblies with different hinges, latches, and aperture hardware, and they are not interchangeable even on the same generation and wheelbase. You must source a swing-up tailgate from a donor van that was originally built with the same configuration as yours.

Wheelbase affects the overall length of the van and the position of body seams, but on the Vito the rear aperture and tailgate dimensions are generally consistent across wheelbase variants within the same generation – the extra length is taken up in the middle of the vehicle. That said, this is worth confirming with the breaker against both registrations, as roof height (standard versus high-roof) can also affect the tailgate size and must match.