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Used airbags 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:
The W163 ML ran from 1998 to 2005, and the W164 ML ran from 2005 to 2011, so a 2003 donor car and a 2007 car sit in different generations — these are not the same platform and the airbags are unlikely to cross over. Stick to a W164 (2005–2011) donor for a 2007 ML, and always confirm the specific module compatibility with the breaker against your registration. Airbags are safety-critical, single-use components, so professional fitting is strongly recommended.
The W164 received a facelift in 2008, and while the generation name is the same, interior components including airbag modules can differ across that update. Name the facelift year (2008) to your breaker and confirm compatibility against your registration before purchasing. Airbags are safety-critical and should always be fitted by a qualified technician.
For the Mercedes ML, trim levels such as Elegance and Sport can differ in seat style and interior specification, which means seat-mounted or side airbags in particular may not be interchangeable between trims. Confirm the trim of the donor vehicle with the breaker to make sure the airbag matches your interior setup. Airbags are safety-critical components and professional fitting is essential.
Yes — side, seat-mounted, and curtain airbags are side-specific, so a nearside (NS, passenger side) unit will not serve as a direct replacement for an offside (OS, driver side) unit and vice versa. Make sure you specify NS or OS clearly when requesting a quote from the breaker. As airbags are safety-critical and single-use after deployment, have the replacement fitted by a qualified professional.
Engine choice does not affect airbag fitment on the ML — the relevant factors are generation (W163, which ran from 1998 to 2005), trim level, and which specific airbag position you need. Focus on matching those details with your breaker rather than worrying about whether the donor was a diesel or petrol. Always confirm SRS module compatibility against your registration with the breaker, and use a qualified technician for fitting.
Used airbags are legal to buy and sell in the UK provided they have not been deployed, as airbags are single-use and cannot be reused after triggering. A reputable breaker should be able to confirm the unit has not been fired and supply it with appropriate details about the donor vehicle. Because airbags are safety-critical components, professional installation by a qualified technician is strongly recommended rather than DIY fitting.