Cheap Mercedes-Benz MB100 Brake Discs

The MB100 (sold in the UK roughly from the late 1980s through the mid-1990s) used drum brakes on the rear axle, but the front axle was fitted with disc brakes on most variants, so front brake discs do exist on this model. Rear brake discs were not part of the MB100's design, so if you're looking for rear braking components you need rear brake drums instead. If you're unsure which axle you need parts for, confirm with the breaker before ordering.

On the MB100, which was available with different engine options including petrol and diesel units, the front disc size could vary depending on the engine fitted and the payload or GVW rating of the particular van. Running gear on light commercial vehicles like this is often uprated to match power output and load capacity, so a heavier or more powerful variant may carry larger discs than a lighter one. Always check your vehicle identification plate for the exact GVW rating and confirm the disc specifications with the breaker against your registration.

The MB100 had a relatively limited production run without the kind of clearly documented mid-generation facelift boundaries that make cross-year fitment straightforward to state as fact, so we would not want to mislead you by asserting specific interchange years with confidence. Differences in payload rating or engine variant across the production run could mean disc dimensions differ even between vehicles that look identical. We'd strongly recommend confirming compatibility with the breaker using both your registration number and the donor vehicle's registration or VIN.

Trim level alone does not determine brake disc fitment on the MB100 — what matters is the engine size, payload or GVW rating, and the axle you're replacing discs on (front in this case, as the rear uses drums). You may find cosmetic differences between vehicles sourced from different markets or spec levels, but these won't affect whether the disc itself fits your hub. Focus on matching the GVW plate and engine specification rather than any trim designation when asking a breaker for a quote.

For brake discs, the side (NS — nearside, or OS — offside) generally matters less than it does for parts like wishbones or driveshafts, as front discs on most vans of this type are interchangeable left to right. However, if your MB100 has a vented disc on one side and a solid disc on the other, or if the hub or bearing arrangement differs, side could become relevant. Confirm with the breaker whether the disc they have is handed or universal to be safe.

Payload and GVW rating genuinely affect the brake specification on light commercial vehicles like the MB100, because heavier-rated variants were often fitted with larger or uprated discs to cope with greater loads. Using a disc from a lower-rated van on a higher-rated one, or vice versa, could mean an incorrect size or thickness that may not meet your vehicle's original specification. Check the GVW plate on your own vehicle and ask the breaker to match it against the donor van's plate before agreeing a sale.