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A used camshaft that fits one vehicle won't always fit another - even within the same model range. These questions help breakers match stock to your exact vehicle before they quote:
Yes, the MB100 van (sold in the UK through the late 1980s and into the 1990s) was fitted with an overhead-camshaft petrol engine, so a camshaft is a genuine part on this model. All engine variants of the MB100 used a camshaft as part of their valvetrain, so if your van is running poorly or has confirmed camshaft wear, this is a real part to source. When contacting a breaker, have your engine code to hand rather than just the model name, as this is the most reliable way to match the correct camshaft.
The MB100 was produced across a relatively narrow production window, but there were engine variants in use across the range, and mid-run changes to ancillary or mounting details cannot be ruled out. The engine code, which you can find on your V5C or via a VIN check, is the single most reliable guide to whether a donor camshaft will physically match yours. Name the engine code when you request a quote from a breaker and ask them to confirm against your registration before committing to a purchase.
Gearbox type does not directly determine which camshaft you need, as the camshaft is part of the engine assembly and is independent of whether your MB100 has a manual or automatic gearbox. What matters is the engine code, since different engine variants will have their own camshaft specification. Confirm the engine code from your V5C or a VIN check and supply this to the breaker when requesting a quote.
No, trim level and body configuration make no difference to camshaft fitment on the MB100 — the camshaft follows the engine, not the badge or body. Two MB100s with the same engine code will use the same camshaft regardless of any differences in spec or finish. Focus entirely on matching the engine code when speaking to a breaker.
The most important detail is your engine code, which is printed on your V5C or can be retrieved through a VIN check — this matters far more than the model year or trim name alone. You should also confirm the fuel type of your MB100, since petrol variants are the relevant ones for this model in the UK market. Give the breaker your full registration and ask them to cross-reference the engine code from the donor vehicle before agreeing the sale, as minor running changes can affect whether a part is a straight swap.