Fitment guides
Short articles to help you order the right Mercedes body and interior parts — chassis codes, generations, and VIN basics.
5 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
GLE / ML and GLS / GL SUV parts: pick the right generation
Avoid ML vs GLE and GL vs GLS mix-ups when ordering Mercedes SUV body and lighting parts.
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A-Class W176 vs W177 parts guide
Compact A-Class body and lighting fitment between W176 (2012–2018) and W177 (2018+).
Read guide →4 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
MOQ and volume pricing for workshops
How minimum order quantities and price tiers work on Stern Chassis Parts listings for body shops and exporters.
Read guide →3 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
VIN checklist before you checkout
A 60-second checklist to paste the right VIN and chassis details so Stern Chassis Parts can confirm fitment before dispatch.
Read guide →4 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
How to read the Mercedes chassis plate on the door jamb
Find and read the chassis / type plate so you can order body and interior parts with the correct W-code.
Read guide →6 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
Shipping and duties for Mercedes body kits
How oversized bumpers and conversion kits ship from Stern Chassis Parts — freight modes, insurance, duties and what you should budget.
Read guide →5 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
OEM vs OEM-quality: how Stern Chassis Parts labels Mercedes parts
What “genuine OEM” and “OEM-quality aftermarket” mean on our listings — and how we avoid false labelling.
Read guide →6 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
Common Mercedes parts wrong-order mistakes (and how to avoid them)
The ordering errors we see most — wrong chassis, wrong LCI, wrong side — and the one-minute checks that prevent them.
Read guide →6 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
Headlight fitment checklist by Mercedes chassis
A short workshop checklist before ordering Mercedes headlights — chassis, LCI, left/right and electronics.
Read guide →6 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
Interior restyle kits: what actually fits your Mercedes
Steering wheels, trim, ambient lighting and seat kits — how to match interior parts to chassis and avoid cabin mismatches.
Read guide →5 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
W222 vs W223 S-Class parts: flagship fitment
Body and interior parts differences between S-Class W222 (2013–2020) and W223 (2020+) for importers and detailers.
Read guide →5 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
Bumper cover vs complete front: what you’re actually buying
Clarify bumper cover, reinforcement, grille and lamp packages so your order matches the job — not a surprise incomplete kit.
Read guide →5 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
W205 vs W206 C-Class: ordering for the newest generation
What changed from W205 to W206 for body and lighting parts — and how workshops should specify fitment.
Read guide →6 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
W212 vs W213 E-Class parts guide
How to tell E-Class W212 and W213 body and lighting parts apart before you order bumpers, grilles or lamps.
Read guide →8 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
How to order a G-Class conversion kit without wrong-fit risk
Step-by-step for workshops and importers ordering G-Wagen body conversion kits — chassis, photos, MOQ and freight.
Read guide →6 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
W204 vs W205 C-Class parts: what not to mix
Bumper covers, lights and trim differences between C-Class W204 (2007–2014) and W205 (2014–2021).
Read guide →7 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
W463 facelift vs pre-facelift: what actually swaps
Which G-Class W463 body and lighting parts interchange across facelift stages — and which never should.
Read guide →6 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
W463A vs W465: ordering parts for modern G-Class
How the 2018+ G-Class (W463A) differs from W465 for body kits, lighting and interior parts — and how to avoid cross-ordering.
Read guide →5 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
How to read a Mercedes VIN for parts ordering
Use the VIN and chassis plate to order the right bumper, light or interior trim — and avoid expensive wrong-fit returns.
Read guide →7 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
G-Class chassis guide: W460 to W465
Which G-Class chassis is which — W460, W461, W463, W463A, W465 — and what that means for conversion kits, flares, grilles and lighting.
Read guide →6 min read · Updated 2026-08-21
How to identify W205 vs W213 Mercedes parts
A practical guide to telling C-Class W205 and E-Class W213 body and lighting parts apart before you order — chassis codes, years, and common mix-ups.
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