Featuring Mercedes's trademark build quality, this second-generation Sprinter was voted Van Of The Year by Professional Van and Light Truck Magazine in both 2007 and 2008. It’s also known as the New Concept Van 3 (NCV3; you’ll find plenty of stories on it in enthusiast forums online). Whilst it remained in production between 2006 and 2018, the lighting technology used in these vehicles is however more than 15 years old today.
Factory-fitted options included H7/H7 halogen and D1S/D1S or D3S/D3S xenon headlights made by Hella.
The halogen version features an H7 reflector that produces an average light beam even when new. In many cases, its light output has been further compromised as bulb heat and general ageing cause the reflective layer to peel off.
Bi-xenon setups feature a 3.0-inch projector designed in the late 90s, which is known to lose its reflective layer right to the point where it becomes black inside, causing dangerously low light output.
Needless to say, buying new or used original headlights for your Mercedes Sprinter W906 is not recommended. But there is fortunately no need for that. Whether your car was factory-fitted with H7/H7 halogen and D1S/D1S or D3S/D3S xenon headlights, there are upgrade kits that will fit inside your existing headlights.
These complete retrofit kits not only provide you with superior brightness and durability; they are also more affordable than average Mercedes Sprinter W906 xenon headlights with bulbs and ballasts, and since all components are brand new, they come with a 2-year warranty. Additional benefits over OEM headlights include Canbus-proof designs and effortless halogen-to-xenon conversions. What’s more, the levelling systems will work without any adjustments to the headlight connectors, and you can use any ballasts that you might already own to save further on xenon upgrades.
No matter which retrofit upgrade kit you pick, you will improve the light output considerably, making for safer and more enjoyable driving. And, of course, your Mercedes Sprinter W906 will look awesome with the luxurious bright light of the latest xenon technology.
