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A used headrest 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:
The ML has run across three distinct generations: the W163 (1997–2003), W164 (2005–2011), and W166 (2012–2019), and headrests are interior trim parts that are generation-specific in their design, fixings, and seat profile. A W163 headrest will not reliably fit a W164 or W166, and vice versa, so you need to match the part to your generation. Confirm the generation of your ML with your breaker using your registration before ordering.
These two years sit in different generations – the 2008 ML is a W164, while the 2012 ML is a W166 – and the seat designs and headrest fittings differ between them. You should source a headrest from the same generation as your vehicle. Your breaker can confirm compatibility against your registration.
Trim level can matter for interior parts like headrests, because seat style and upholstery grade vary across the ML's trim lineup (for example, Sport, SE, and AMG Line variants can have different seat designs). While the seat fixing posts may be shared within a generation, the headrest covering, shape, or integrated features could differ between trims. Let your breaker know your trim level as well as your generation so they can source the best match.
The W164 ran from 2005 to 2011, and while headrests within the same generation are often interchangeable, a mid-life refresh can sometimes introduce changes to seat trims or headrest profiles. Whether a headrest from an early W164 fits a later facelift W164 is something to confirm with your breaker against your registration, as they will be familiar with any variation in the donor vehicle's specification.
Yes – front and rear headrests differ in size and design, and on the front seats, driver and passenger headrests can sometimes differ where the seat or active headrest mechanism varies by side. When contacting a breaker, tell them whether you need a front NS (nearside/passenger), front OS (offside/driver), or rear headrest, along with your generation and trim level. This gives the breaker the best chance of sourcing the right part.
In most cases, ML headrests simply press or click into the seat frame guides and can be swapped at home without special tools. However, if your vehicle has active headrests linked to a safety or pretensioner system, or if the seat has been involved in a collision, check with a professional before disturbing any seat components. For a straightforward like-for-like swap on an undamaged seat, self-fitting is generally straightforward.