Mercedes-Benz B-Class
WDD24523Stock varies — page stays liveThe WDD24523 chassis designation represents the petrol-powered B 170 (later renamed B 180) models of the first-generation B-Class. Built with a raised seating position and a high roofline, it provides excellent visibility and cabin space, utilizing a naturally aspirated 1.7-liter engine.
Engine
M266 E17 Inline-4
Displacement
1,699 cc
Drive
2WD (FF)
Gearbox
5MT / CVT
Fuel
Petrol
Body
Hatchback
Mercedes-Benz B-Class — representative 1st Gen (W245) imageDimensions & shipping volume
Length
4,270 mm
Width
1,777 mm
Height
1,604 mm
Weight
1,310 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 170 / B 180 Petrol
Import eligibility by country (2005–2011)
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 the 'sandwich floor' concept in the W245 B-Class?
The sandwich floor architecture mounts the engine and transmission at an angle. In a severe head-on collision, the drivetrain slides underneath the cabin floor instead of entering the passenger compartment, significantly improving occupant safety.
What automatic transmission was offered in the WDD24523?
It utilized the 'Autotronic' Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT), which features a virtual manual-shift mode with simulated gear ratios.