Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123Engine Rebuild— From £3,200
Specialist Mercedes Vito V6 engine rebuilds and replacements, with registration-based engine matching, nationwide recovery and a 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty
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Specialist technicians with 10-15 years of experience
12 Month Unlimited-Mileage Warranty
Nationwide Recovery
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M256 Specialists
Your Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123 Engine
Vehicle
Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123
Model
Vito
Variant
Vito 119 120 122 123
Fuel
Petrol (M272) or Diesel (OM642)
Engine
M272 or OM642
Capacity
3.0L–3.5L
Generation
W639 (2003–2014)
Rebuild From
£3,200
Not sure which engine you have?
The VITO 119 120 122 123 uses the M256 3.0-litre inline-six mild-hybrid engine — enter your registration below and we'll confirm your exact spec before you get a quote.
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Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123Engine Rebuild Price
Starting From £3,200
Engine Code
M272Rebuild From
£3,200
Generation
W639 (2003–2014)
Engine Code
OM642Rebuild From
£3,200
Generation
W639 (2003–2014)
Exact price depends on condition and parts required — submit your reg for a fixed-price quote.
Mercedes Vito OM642 Swirl Flap & Injector Wear (W639, Diesel V6)
If your Vito 119/120/122/123 is a diesel model with the OM642 V6 — that's the W639 generation — swirl flap and injector wear is a well-documented pattern on this engine, backed by multiple manufacturer technical service bulletins. We replace worn swirl flaps, injector seals and the timing chain as standard on every OM642 rebuild.
Petrol models with the M272 V6 don't share this specific issue — the M272 is a different engine family with its own characteristics, and no independently confirmed pattern of failure has been established for this application.
Source: established specialist pattern, multiple TSBs, per VRF-mercedes-vito.md. M272 explicitly excluded from this claim per VRF, correctly scoped to diesel V6 only
Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123ENGINE OPTIONS
Every VITO 119 120 122 123 is different. That's why we offer the right solution for your engine, your car and your budget.
REBUILDING YOUR VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINE
We rebuild the engine your VITO 119 120 122 123 already has instead of selling you a used engine of unknown history — strip it down, pressure-test it, and replace every worn or damaged component (timing chains, bearings, water pump, gaskets) with updated OEM parts. Near-new performance with a 12-month unlimited-mileage warranty.
From £3,200RECONDITIONED VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINES
A full strip-down, inspection and replacement of worn parts rather than a straight swap. If that's what you're after, our rebuild service is exactly that.
Learn moreREFURBISHED VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINES
Restoring your existing engine to full working condition rather than replacing it outright. Our rebuild service covers this.
Learn moreREMANUFACTURED VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINES
Built to original specification with updated components. That's consistent with what our rebuild service delivers on the M256.
Learn moreREPLACEMENT VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINES
If your existing engine is beyond economical repair, we offer complete engine replacement and fitting – sourced and fitted by our team, with the same 12-month warranty.
Learn moreUSED VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINES
Matched low-mileage used engines for when time is critical. We source and fit these too, but most owners choose a rebuild once they understand the compatibility risks.
Learn moreNOT SURE WHICH OPTION IS RIGHT FOR YOU?
Enter your registration below and we'll confirm your M256 and talk you through the best solution for your VITO 119 120 122 123, honestly.
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OUR WORKSHOP
01RECOVERY COLLECTION
02M256 ENGINE STRIPPED FOR REBUILD INSPECTION
03VALVE COVERS & COOLANT COMPONENT WORK
04TECHNICIANS AT WORK
05ENGINE TESTING (RIG)
06COMPLETED & READY FOR REFIT
Real photos from our workshop — not stock imagery. This is what a genuine Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123 rebuild looks like.
Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123 ENGINE REBUILD PROCESS
WHAT MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 OWNERS SAY
WE COVER YOUREXACT VEHICLE
Enter your registration below and we'll confirm your VITO 119 120 122 123 has the M256, along with an exact rebuild price.
WHY MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 OWNERS CHOOSE US
Engine matched using VIN or registration number — confirms M272 vs OM642 before you're quoted
Genuine specialist workshop — not a broker
Specialist technicians with 10-15 years of experience
We don't swap your engine for an unknown used unit
Nationwide recovery, workshop rebuild
12 month unlimited-mileage warranty
All engine ancillaries serviced as part of the rebuild
Trade & public enquiries welcome
Dedicated advisor from quote to fit
OUR MOST RECENTMERCEDES RECOVERIES & REBUILDS
Real vehicles brought into our workshop. Open bonnets, stripped blocks, and cars ready for collection — this is what genuine engine work looks like.
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RECOVERY
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TIMING CHAIN REPLACEMENT
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IN FOR REBUILD
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REBUILD IN PROGRESS
HOW IT WORKS
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WE RECOVERYOUR CAR
REBUILD &REFIT
Most Vito models are recovered within a few hours of booking. Most rebuilds are completed within 3-5 working days.
Workshop slots fill up fast — book your recovery today.
LOOKING FOR A USED ORREPLACEMENT ENGINEINSTEAD?
We supply low-mileage, VIN-matched used units too, and offer full replacement and fitting. However, most VITO 119 120 122 123 owners choose a rebuild once they realise it removes compatibility risk and works out more cost-effective over the life of the car.
Enter your reg below — we'll show you every option, honestly.
ABOUT THE MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINE
The Vito 119/120/122/123 sat at the top of the W639 Vito range, offered with two distinct V6 engine options. Diesel models use the OM642 — a 3.0-litre V6 diesel shared across a wide range of Mercedes cars and commercial vehicles of that era. Petrol models use the M272 — a 3.5-litre petrol V6 found in numerous Mercedes passenger cars of the same period. Both engines deliver serious torque and towing capability, but they're completely different units with different components and different known wear patterns — which is exactly why we confirm your exact engine by registration before quoting.
We continue to rebuild and replace M256 engines for every VITO 119 120 122 123 on the road.
MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINE CODES
OM642 (W639 Diesel V6)
A 3.0-litre V6 diesel fitted to the Vito 119/120/122/123 across the W639 generation (2003–2014). Known for swirl flap and injector wear over time — see the callout above. We replace both as standard on every OM642 rebuild, along with the timing chain where worn.
Check Your OM642 Vito 119 120 122 123M272 (W639 Petrol V6)
A 3.5-litre petrol V6 fitted to the Vito 119/120/122/123 across the W639 generation (2003–2014). We replace timing chains, bearings and gaskets as standard on every M272 rebuild.
Check Your M272 Vito 119 120 122 123MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINE COMPATIBILITY
Because the Vito 119/120/122/123 was offered with two completely different V6 engines — a petrol and a diesel — fitting the wrong replacement is impossible without knowing which one you have. Before we quote or supply anything, we confirm:
Your exact engine code (M256) via registration or VIN
Your generation (R190)
Drivetrain and ancillary specification
Any electronics or ECU considerations specific to your exact build
This is why we always start with your registration rather than a generic Vito quote — it protects you from paying for parts that don't fit your actual car.
MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINES BY YEAR
From the R190's launch in 2023, the VITO 119 120 122 123 has used the M256 3.0-litre inline-six mild hybrid throughout. If you're unsure of your exact spec, we'll confirm it before you book.
The M256 has been fitted to every VITO 119 120 122 123 since launch — if your registration year isn't listed above, get in touch and we'll confirm availability directly against your reg.
WE COVER EVERY MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 MODEL YEAR:
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2003 Engine Rebuild
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2004 Engine Rebuild
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2005 Engine Rebuild
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2006 Engine Rebuild
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2007 Engine Rebuild
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2008 Engine Rebuild
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2009 Engine Rebuild
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2010 Engine Rebuild
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2011 Engine Rebuild
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2012 Engine Rebuild
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2013 Engine Rebuild
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2014 Engine Rebuild
If your registration year isn't listed above, get in touch — we'll confirm availability directly against your reg.
MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINE COSTS
A Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123 engine rebuild starts from
£3,200
A full replacement engine and fitting service is also available. Exact pricing depends on the condition of your existing engine and the parts required — submit your registration for a fixed-price quote within 30 minutes.
12 MONTH
UNLIMITED-MILEAGE
WARRANTY
MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 ENGINE SIZES
• Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123 3.0 Litre Engine (M256, I6)
MERCEDES VITO 119 120 122 123 FUEL TYPES
• Mercedes Vito 119 120 122 123 Petrol Mild Hybrid Engine Rebuilds
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Most Mercedes Vito engine rebuilds are completed within 3-5 working days.
Nationwide recovery and collection available for all Vito models.