Mercedes Vario 508D 510DEngine Rebuild— From £3,200
Specialist Mercedes Vario 508D/510D 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 Vario 508D 510D Engine
Vehicle
Mercedes Vario 508D 510D
Model
Vario
Variant
Vario 508D 510D
Fuel
Diesel
Engine
OM602 or OM611
Capacity
2.9L or 2.2L
Generation
1996–2013
Rebuild From
£2,200
Not sure which engine you have?
The VARIO 508D 510D 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 Vario 508D 510DEngine Rebuild Price
Starting From £2,200
Engine Code
OM602Rebuild From
£2,200
Generation
1996–2013
Engine Code
OM611Rebuild From
£2,200
Generation
1996–2013
Exact price depends on condition and parts required — submit your reg for a fixed-price quote.
Mercedes Vario Injector Seal & Timing Chain Wear
Vario 508D/510D engines — OM602 and OM611, across the entire production run — commonly show injector seal and timing chain/gear wear over time. We replace timing chain components, timing gears, injector seals, and gaskets as standard on every Vario 508D/510D rebuild.
include_in_hero_hook: yes — Source: established specialist pattern (per G-BRF), shared with the equivalent-era Sprinter. Confirmed for both OM602 and OM611 engines per VRF-mercedes-vario.md.
Source: established specialist pattern (per G-BRF), shared with the equivalent-era Sprinter. Confirmed for both OM602 and OM611 engines per VRF-mercedes-vario.md
Mercedes Vario 508D 510DENGINE OPTIONS
Every VARIO 508D 510D is different. That's why we offer the right solution for your engine, your car and your budget.
REBUILDING YOUR VARIO 508D 510D ENGINE
We rebuild the engine your VARIO 508D 510D 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 VARIO 508D 510D 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 VARIO 508D 510D ENGINES
Restoring your existing engine to full working condition rather than replacing it outright. Our rebuild service covers this.
Learn moreREMANUFACTURED VARIO 508D 510D ENGINES
Built to original specification with updated components. That's consistent with what our rebuild service delivers on the M256.
Learn moreREPLACEMENT VARIO 508D 510D 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 VARIO 508D 510D 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 VARIO 508D 510D, 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 Vario 508D 510D rebuild looks like.
Mercedes Vario 508D 510D ENGINE REBUILD PROCESS
WHAT MERCEDES VARIO 508D 510D OWNERS SAY
WE COVER YOUREXACT VEHICLE
Enter your registration below and we'll confirm your VARIO 508D 510D has the M256, along with an exact rebuild price.
WHY MERCEDES VARIO 508D 510D OWNERS CHOOSE US
Engine matched using VIN or registration number — confirms OM602 vs OM611 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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DIAGNOSTICS
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STRIPPED ENGINE
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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 Vario 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 VARIO 508D 510D 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 VARIO 508D 510D ENGINE
The Vario 508D and 510D were introduced in 1996 as lighter-chassis variants of the Vario range, intended for applications where a lower gross vehicle weight was sufficient — minibuses, chassis-cab conversions, and smaller commercial bodies. Both variants share the same engine options across their production run: the OM602 2.9-litre five-cylinder diesel and the OM611 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel. These are well-documented units, also used in the equivalent-era Sprinter, and both share the same known wear patterns: timing chain and gear wear, and injector seal degradation over time. The Vario was discontinued in 2013, but we continue to rebuild and replace engines for every one still on the road.
We continue to rebuild and replace M256 engines for every VARIO 508D 510D on the road.
MERCEDES VARIO 508D 510D ENGINE CODES
A 2.9-litre five-cylinder diesel fitted to the Vario 508D/510D from 1996 to 2013. Known for timing chain/gear wear and injector seal degradation — see the callout above. We replace timing chain components, timing gears, injector seals, and gaskets as standard on every OM602 rebuild.
Check Your OM602 Vario 508D 510DA 2.2-litre four-cylinder diesel fitted to the Vario 508D/510D from 1996 to 2013. Shares the same wear pattern as the OM602 — injector seal and timing chain/gear wear. We replace timing chain components, timing gears, injector seals, and gaskets as standard on every OM611 rebuild.
Check Your OM611 Vario 508D 510DMERCEDES VARIO 508D 510D ENGINE COMPATIBILITY
Because the Vario 508D/510D uses two distinct engines across the same production period, fitting the wrong replacement — or assuming an OM602 part will work on an OM611 van — risks a compatibility problem that's expensive to unpick. 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 Vario quote — it protects you from paying for parts that don't fit your actual car.
MERCEDES VARIO 508D 510D ENGINES BY YEAR
From the R190's launch in 2023, the VARIO 508D 510D 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 VARIO 508D 510D 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 VARIO 508D 510D MODEL YEAR:
Mercedes Vario 508D 510D
1996 Engine Rebuild
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1997 Engine Rebuild
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1998 Engine Rebuild
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1999 Engine Rebuild
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2000 Engine Rebuild
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2001 Engine Rebuild
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2002 Engine Rebuild
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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
Mercedes Vario 508D 510D
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
Mercedes Vario 508D 510D
2012 Engine Rebuild
Mercedes Vario 508D 510D
2013 Engine Rebuild
If your registration year isn't listed above, get in touch — we'll confirm availability directly against your reg.
MERCEDES VARIO 508D 510D ENGINE COSTS
A Mercedes Vario 508D 510D engine rebuild starts from
£2,200
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 VARIO 508D 510D ENGINE SIZES
• Mercedes Vario 508D 510D 3.0 Litre Engine (M256, I6)
MERCEDES VARIO 508D 510D FUEL TYPES
• Mercedes Vario 508D 510D Petrol Mild Hybrid Engine Rebuilds
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