Second Hand Mercedes-Benz GLB Radiator Fan

The GLB (X247) launched in 2019 and received a facelift in 2023, so a 2020 fan comes from the pre-facelift generation and a 2023 fan from the facelifted car — the engine code is the most important thing to match here, so make sure both vehicles share the same engine code (found on your V5 or via a VIN check). Whether the fan assembly crosses that 2023 facelift boundary without issue is something you should confirm with the breaker against your exact registration, as mounting or ancillary details can change at a facelift. Never assume fitment purely on year alone.

Yes, significantly — the GLB was offered with petrol engines (including the M260 and M139 four-cylinders) and diesel engines (including the OM654), and the cooling demands and fan assembly specifications differ between them, so always match by engine code first. Fuel type matters too, so a diesel fan is unlikely to be a straight swap for a petrol variant even if the years match. Give the breaker your engine code as well as your registration to get the right unit.

Trim level does not affect which radiator fan you need — the SE, Sport, and AMG Line are distinguished by cosmetic and equipment differences, not by changes to the cooling fan assembly. What matters is your engine code, fuel type, and gearbox type (the GLB was available with both manual and automatic transmissions, and the 4Matic four-wheel-drive variants may have different cooling requirements). Confirm the exact spec with the breaker using your registration to be safe.

Yes, the GLB does have an electrically driven radiator fan (also known as a cooling fan or fan shroud assembly) — it is fitted to all variants of the X247 generation regardless of engine. Because it is an electric fan rather than a mechanically driven one, ECU compatibility and any pairing requirements are something to confirm with the breaker against your registration before buying a used unit. It is a genuine and commonly replaced part on this model.

Although both are X247 generation GLBs built before the 2023 facelift, the 200 is a petrol and the 220d is a diesel, and the cooling fan assemblies are not the same between those engine families — always match on engine code, not just generation or body shape. To find the right used fan for your 220d, give the breaker your engine code (OM654 for most 220d variants, but verify on your V5) and your registration so they can confirm the correct unit. Mixing petrol and diesel fans is a common and avoidable mistake.

Not quite — '2019 onwards' tells you the generation (the X247 launched in 2019) but it does not account for differences between petrol and diesel engines, 4Matic and non-4Matic variants, or potential changes introduced at the 2023 facelift. The engine code on your V5 or from a VIN check is the single most reliable detail to match, and you should always give the breaker your full registration so they can cross-reference the exact part. Broad year-range listings are a starting point, not a guarantee of fitment.