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Used Mercedes-Benz ML Gearbox Mount

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A buyer's guide to used Mercedes-Benz ML gearbox mount

No two gearbox mounts are quite the same across different vehicles, so getting the specifics right matters when you buy used, second hand or a replacement. Answer a few quick questions below and breakers will only quote if they have the exact matching part in stock:

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Fitment questions

Does the Mercedes-Benz ML actually have a gearbox mount?

Yes, all ML variants across every generation use an automatic gearbox, and those gearboxes are supported by rubber transmission mounts (commonly called gearbox mounts) that locate the gearbox against the chassis. The ML is a four-wheel-drive SUV throughout its production life, so unlike a front-wheel-drive car where this arrangement can differ, the ML always had a conventional longitudinally-mounted gearbox requiring these mounts. This is a genuine and commonly replaced wear item on the ML.

Will a gearbox mount from a W163 ML fit a W164 ML?

The W163 ran from 1997 to 2005 and the W164 ran from 2005 to 2011 — these are entirely separate generations with different engines, gearboxes, and subframe geometry, so the mounts are not interchangeable. Always source a mount matched to your specific generation, and confirm against your registration with the breaker to be sure.

Does the engine or fuel type affect which gearbox mount I need for my ML?

Yes, engine code is the most important detail here — different engines (for example a 270CDI diesel versus a 350 petrol) can use different gearbox units, and the mounts that locate them may differ accordingly. Your engine code is printed on your V5 or can be found via a VIN check, and it is the single most useful piece of information you can give a breaker when sourcing this part. Never assume a mount fits based on the badge alone — confirm against your engine code.

Does the trim level affect which gearbox mount I need — for example, does an ML Sport need a different mount to a standard ML or an ML AMG Line?

Trim level makes no difference to the gearbox mount — Sport, AMG Line, and standard specification MLs with the same engine code use the same mechanical drivetrain layout and the same mount. The trim distinctions on the ML relate to cosmetic and equipment differences, not the gearbox or its mounting. Source by engine code and generation, not by trim badge.

Will a gearbox mount from a 2008 W164 ML fit a 2011 W164 ML near the end of production?

Both fall within the W164 generation (2005–2011), so there is a reasonable chance the mount is the same, but mounting arrangements can change mid-production without a full model change. Confirm against your registration and the donor vehicle's registration with the breaker before purchasing, as they will be able to cross-reference the part numbers directly.

What details should I give a breaker when asking for a used ML gearbox mount?

Give the breaker your registration number, your engine code (from the V5 or a VIN check), and your model generation — W163 (1997–2005), W164 (2005–2011), or W166 (2011–2019). The engine code matters more than the year alone, as the same model year can cover more than one engine variant. The more precise the information you supply, the more accurately the breaker can match the correct mount to your vehicle.