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No two rear panels 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:
The ML has two well-established generations relevant to UK buyers: the W163 ran from 1998 to 2005, and the W164 ran from 2005 to 2011, followed by the W166 from 2011 to 2019. The rear panel is generation-specific, so a W163 panel will not fit a W164 or W166 without modification. Always quote your generation code or registration to the breaker so they can pull the right shell.
The W164 received a facelift in 2008, and while the underlying platform and body structure remained the same, there can be subtle pressing differences around the rear between pre- and post-facelift shells. The generation boundary itself is well established, but whether the specific rear panel pressing is interchangeable across the 2008 facelift is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration rather than assume.
Trim level does not affect the rear panel's fitment — the same pressing fits across trim grades within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences such as diffuser surrounds or badging cut-outs depending on specification, so mention your trim to the breaker so they can match the finish as closely as possible.
No — engine choice has no bearing on rear panel fitment for the ML. The panel is determined by generation and body style, not what is under the bonnet. Focus your conversation with the breaker on your model year and generation code to get the right part.
No — the W164 (2005–2011) and W166 (2011–2019) are entirely different platforms with different body structures, so the rear panels are not interchangeable. Always source a panel from the same generation as your vehicle, and give the breaker your registration to confirm the exact shell match.
The W163 ran as a single generation from 1998 to 2005, and the rear panel is broadly consistent across that run. However, mid-generation pressing changes are possible and are not always well documented, so it is worth asking the breaker to verify the panel against your specific registration rather than relying on year alone.