Mercedes-Benz Vaneo Touch Up Paint (9 OEM Colors)

The Color Breakdown

Mercedes-Benz didn't hold back with the Vaneo, offering a palette of 9 recorded colors that range from the sensible to the surprisingly bold. While you'll see plenty of the classic Brilliant Silver Metallic and Arctic White out in the wild, they also leaned into some "of-the-era" gems like Orion Blue Metallic, Everest Green, and the deep Dark Violet. For a mini-MPV designed to haul families and gear, they really went for it with those metallic finishes.

What to Watch For

If you're hunting for your paint code, start your search on the passenger-side B-pillar (the frame visible when you open the front door). If it's not there, check for a metal plate mounted on the radiator crossmember under the hood.

The Vaneo shares some DNA with the early A-Class, which means you need to keep a close eye on the wheel arches and the lower door sills. The paint in these areas tends to bubble or lift if moisture gets trapped behind the plastic trim. If you spot a small bubble, don't ignore it-catching it early with a touch-up pen is much easier than dealing with it once it starts to flake. Also, those beautiful metallics from this era can occasionally show signs of the clear coat getting a bit tired on the roof or hood, so keeping a fresh layer of wax on them is your best defense.

Driveway Repair Tip

When working with metallics like Zircon Blue or Carbon Black, "shaking the bottle" isn't just a suggestion-it's the law. These colors rely on tiny metallic flakes that love to settle at the bottom of the tube. Shake your touch-up bottle for a full 60 seconds to wake up those sparkles before you start.

When you're ready to apply, remember: dab, don't stroke. If you use the brush like you're painting a fence, you'll end up with a visible line. Instead, just touch the tip of the brush or pen to the center of the chip and let the paint flow out to the edges. Using two or three light layers-waiting about 15 minutes between each-will give you a much smoother result than trying to fill a deep chip with one thick blob.