Change Car Rear Silencer Mercedes-Benz Vito
Change Car Rear Silencer
| Estimated time | 1h00–1h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~100–150£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Remove/refit the silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the silencer | 1h00–1h30 |
| Repair the silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer* | 1h30 |
| Align the front silencer* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the main silencer | 1h30 |
| Renew the main silencer | 1h30 |
| Repair the main silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the main silencer* | 0h30 |
| Difficult main silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear silencer | 1h00 |
| Renew the rear silencer | 1h00 |
| Repair the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer* | 0h30–0h45 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal* | 0h30 |
| Repair the main silencer* | 1h30 |
| Repair the rear silencer* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the front silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Renew the front silencer | 0h45–1h30 |
| Repair the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Align the front silencer | 0h30 |
| Weld a sheet-metal repair panel onto the rear silencer | 0h30 |
| Difficult rear silencer removal | 0h30 |
What is a Mercedes-Benz Vito rear silencer?
The rear silencer (also called the back box or rear muffler) reduces exhaust noise to an acceptable level. It is located at the end of the exhaust line, after the catalytic converter, particulate filter (if fitted), and sometimes an intermediate silencer.
When should you change the Mercedes-Benz Vito rear silencer?
No periodic replacement interval is specified. Carry out regular visual inspections for corrosion, holes, and deteriorated mounting rubbers. Signs that replacement is needed: louder exhaust noise, rattling from loose baffles, visible rust holes, exhaust fumes entering the cabin, or failure at the MOT/roadworthiness test.
Is it difficult to change the Mercedes-Benz Vito rear silencer?
Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy but may require effort if bolts and clamps are rusted. Key steps: raise the vehicle, apply penetrating oil to clamp bolts, remove the clamp connecting the silencer to the intermediate pipe, remove the mounting rubber hangers, fit the new silencer with new gasket/clamp, reattach mounting rubbers, check for leaks with engine running.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vito 2003-2016 | 2003-2016 | 109 CDI Diesel (646.980), 109 CDI Diesel (646.983), 110 CDI Diesel (651.940), 111 CDI Diesel (646.980), 111 CDI, -4x4 Diesel (646.982), 113 CDI, -4x4 Diesel (651.940), 115 CDI Diesel (646.980), 115 CDI, -4x4 Diesel (646.982), 116 CDI, -4x4 Diesel (651.940), 119 Petrol (112.951),… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Vito 2014-2025 | 2014-2025 | 109 CDI Diesel (622.951 (R9M)), 110 CDI Diesel (622.851 (R9N)), 110 CDI Diesel (654.920), 111 CDI Diesel (622.951 (R9M)), 114 CDI Diesel (622.851 (R9N)), 114 CDI Diesel (651.950), 114 CDI Diesel (654.920), 116 CDI Diesel (651.950), 116 CDI Diesel (654.920), 119 BlueTEC Diesel (6… | Diesel |
