Cheap Mercedes-Benz X-Class Steering Rack

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class was sold in the UK from 2017 to 2020, when Mercedes discontinued the model entirely, so there is only one generation with no facelift to worry about. This relatively short and single-generation run means steering racks from anywhere across 2017–2020 are broadly from the same base platform, though engine variants may affect power-assisted steering specifications. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Both the 2018 and 2019 X-Class sit within the same single 2017–2020 generation with no mid-life facelift that is known to have changed the steering rack, so fitment is generally expected to be compatible. However, differences in engine size — particularly between the 2.3-litre four-cylinder and the 3.0-litre V6 — can influence steering system specifications, so make sure the engine matches as well as the year. Confirm the part against your registration with the breaker to be certain.

The 3.0-litre V6 X-Class is a heavier, more powerful vehicle and may carry a differently rated steering rack compared to the 2.3-litre four-cylinder models, so engine size is a meaningful factor here. Do not assume a rack from a 2.3 will cross straight over to a V6 car or vice versa. Always tell the breaker both your engine size and your registration so they can match the correct unit.

Trim level alone — whether your X-Class is a Pure, Progressive, or Power — does not affect the steering rack, as these trims reflect interior and equipment differences rather than changes to the running gear or steering system. The factors that matter are the model year and, importantly, the engine size fitted to your vehicle. You can safely source a rack from any matching engine and year combination regardless of trim, but always confirm with the breaker against your registration.

The Mercedes-Benz X-Class was co-developed with Nissan on a shared platform related to the Navara, so there is a known mechanical relationship between the two vehicles. That said, Mercedes made specification changes to the X-Class, and whether a specific Navara steering rack actually interchanges is not something to assume without verification. Raise this directly with the breaker, giving them your X-Class registration, so they can check part numbers before you commit.

The 2020 X-Class is the final year of the only generation, sitting within the same 2017–2020 production run, so on paper the rack shares the same platform across those years. Engine size remains the most important matching factor, and you should ensure the unit being quoted came from a car with the same engine as yours. Confirm the part against your exact registration with the breaker, as late-build cars can occasionally carry minor specification differences that are only visible on the part number.