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Mercedes-Benz B-Class

WDD24523Stock varies — page stays live

The WDD24523 prefix represents the common-rail turbo-diesel variants of the first-generation Mercedes-Benz B-Class (W245), primarily encompassing the B 180 CDI and B 200 CDI models. These models features Mercedes' sandwich floor safety construction, which directs the engine underneath the cabin in a frontal collision, while delivering high fuel efficiency and impressive low-end torque.

Engine
OM640 DE 20 LA
Displacement
1,991 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
6MT / CVT
Fuel
Diesel
Body
Hatchback
Mercedes-Benz B-Class WDD24523Mercedes-Benz B-Class — representative 1st Gen (W245) image

Dimensions & shipping volume

Length
4,270 mm
Width
1,777 mm
Height
1,604 mm
Weight
1,435 kg
Shipping volume
12.17 M³

Manufacture year vs. registration year

Japanese paperwork shows the first registration date, but African customs count age from the month of manufacture. Verify with the chassis serial before purchase:

Serial prefixProduction periodSeries
WDD245232XXXXXXMar 2005 – Jun 2011B 180 CDI
WDD245233XXXXXXMar 2005 – Jun 2011B 200 CDI

Import eligibility by country

Age limits are counted from the month of manufacture, not first registration. This WDD24523 was produced 2005–2011; the statuses below are checked against Jul 2026.

KenyaNot eligible
8-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
UgandaNot eligible
15-year limit from manufacture — all units now exceed it.
TanzaniaEligible
No age ban; vehicles over 10 years pay additional excise duty.
ZambiaEligible
No age limit; surtax applies to vehicles older than 5 years.
MalawiEligible
No age limit; duty calculated on cc and age band.

Common questions about the WDD24523

What is unique about the sandwich floor construction in the W245?
The sandwich floor design raises the passenger cabin floor above the engine and transmission, allowing them to slide underneath the floor pan in a major frontal impact for enhanced cabin safety.
What transmission options were available for the WDD24523 diesel models?
These models were equipped with either a standard 6-speed manual transmission or an optional Autotronic continuously variable transmission (CVT).