VADEN Spare Parts for the Mercedes-Benz Conecto (O 345)
VADEN Spare Parts for the Mercedes-Benz Conecto (O 345)
The MERCEDES BENZ CONECTO (O 345) is a full-size single-deck service bus built by Mercedes-Benz Türk at the Hoşdere plant (Istanbul) from 1996, offered as a rigid city bus with articulated (O 345 G), high-floor and interurban variants. VADEN offers 108+ compatible spare parts for this model, so you can pin down the exact fit by OEM number.
Products compatible with the Mercedes-Benz Conecto (O 345)
The catalogue below is a live, filtered stock list of VADEN products compatible with the MERCEDES BENZ CONECTO (O 345). Confirm the fit of each listed part by matching it against the OEM number on your vehicle.
Featured part groups
VADEN's core line: complete air brake compressors and repair/overhaul kits.
Go to category →Clutch servos and clutch-area components.
Go to category →Water pumps, thermostats and cooling-group components.
Go to category →Filters, pumps and feed components for the fuel system.
Go to category →Gaskets, pumps and ancillary components for the engine group.
Go to category →Mercedes-Benz Conecto (O 345) generations
The table below summarizes the CONECTO (O 345) generations and their engines; generation alone is not enough, however — the OEM/chassis number is what decides exact fitment.
| Generation | Years | Engines |
|---|---|---|
| O 345 (pre-Conecto naming; Euro II) | 1996–2001 | OM447 hLA |
| Conecto (O 345 / articulated O 345 G; Euro III) | 2002–2007 | OM457 hLA; OM447 hLA on early/carryover Euro II units |
Mercedes-Benz Conecto (O 345) engines
Explore compatible VADEN parts by the engine families fitted to this model. Engine identity must be verified by OEM/chassis number.
Why VADEN
VADEN parts are produced to OEM dimensions for a direct fit; every product is listed with its matching OEM numbers.
VADEN exports heavy-vehicle aftermarket parts to 100+ countries, with a deep range in the air-brake compressor line.
The correct part is always confirmed by OEM/chassis number; this page groups compatible VADEN parts for the model.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many parts does VADEN offer for the MERCEDES BENZ CONECTO (O 345), and are they compatible with the original equipment?
VADEN offers 108 compatible spare parts for the CONECTO (O 345). They are manufactured with reference to the dimensions and performance of the original (OE) parts and are designed as direct equivalents of the relevant OE numbers, fitting the same mounting points. VADEN is an independent heavy-vehicle aftermarket manufacturer; the Mercedes-Benz and Conecto names are trademarks of their respective owners, used here only to indicate compatibility.
How do I find the right part for my vehicle?
The most reliable method is to match the Mercedes-Benz OE number on your existing part against the numbers in the catalogue. Because the CONECTO (O 345) had a long production run and several body and engine versions, the model name alone is not enough — always confirm by OE and chassis number.
Which engines and generations does the CONECTO (O 345) cover?
The first-generation O 345 (1996–2001, Euro II) uses the horizontal ~12 L OM447 hLA. The same platform, renamed Conecto in 2002 (2002–2007, Euro III), uses the horizontal ~12 L OM457 hLA as its primary engine, with OM447 hLA on early/carryover Euro II units. These two periods are not separate platforms but a naming and emissions transition of the same first generation.
Which part groups does VADEN cover for this model?
For the CONECTO (O 345), VADEN's range spans five main groups: air brake compressors, clutch, engine, cooling system and fuel system. This covers core maintenance needs — from compressed-air generation and power transmission to engine sealing, cooling and fuel supply — from a single supplier.
Will a part listed for the O 345 also fit the later low-floor Conecto?
Not necessarily. The Conecto name was later also given to a separate, Citaro-based (O 530) low-floor bus with different engines, which does not carry the O 345 code. The parts on this page are for the O 345 first generation (OM447 hLA / OM457 hLA). Because model names can overlap, always confirm fitment by OE and chassis number.
VADEN is an independent aftermarket manufacturer of heavy-vehicle spare parts. Mercedes-Benz, CONECTO (O 345) and related names are trademarks of their respective owners, used on this page solely to indicate compatibility. VADEN parts are not original equipment (OEM); exact fitment must be confirmed by the OEM part number.
