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Used air filters vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
Every variant of the ML — whether petrol or diesel, and across all three generations (W163 1998–2005, W164 2005–2011, W166 2011–2019) — has an air filter, because all internal combustion engines require one regardless of fuel type or drivetrain layout. The filter specification differs by engine code, so the key detail is not simply 'petrol' or 'diesel' but the exact engine fitted. Check your V5 or run a VIN check to get your engine code before sourcing a used unit.
Both a 2007 and a 2010 ML fall within the W164 generation (2005–2011), so they share the same basic platform, but the air filter you need is determined by engine code rather than year alone — an ML320 CDI and an ML500 from the same year use completely different filters. If both cars share the same engine code, fitment is very likely, but confirm this against your registration with the breaker before buying.
The W163 (1998–2005) and W164 (2005–2011) are distinct generations with different engine families, so air filters from the W163 are not a straight swap onto the W164. Engine codes changed significantly between generations, meaning the airbox design and filter dimensions differ. Always quote your engine code to the breaker so they can check whether any overlap exists for your specific engine.
Trim level does not affect which air filter is fitted — the filter is determined by the engine code, not by whether the car is a Sport, AMG Line, or standard specification. A W164 ML Sport and a standard W164 ML running the same engine code use exactly the same air filter. You may find cosmetic differences around the engine bay trim on higher-spec cars, but the filter itself is identical.
The W166 received a facelift in 2015, and while many engines carried over, there were changes to the engine line-up across that period, so the filter you need still comes down to your exact engine code rather than the facelift date alone. If your engine code remained unchanged before and after the 2015 facelift, the air filter is very likely the same part, but confirm this with the breaker against your registration to be certain. Quoting your engine code removes the guesswork entirely.
The ML63 AMG uses a different engine entirely — the hand-built AMG 6.2-litre V8 (engine code 156) — so its air filter is not the same as the filters used on standard petrol or diesel ML variants. The AMG airbox and intake setup differs from the rest of the range, and used AMG-specific filters are less common, so be specific with breakers that you need an AMG 6.3 unit. Always quote the engine code to avoid being sold a non-AMG filter by mistake.