Used Mercedes-Benz ML Seat

No – the W163 (1997–2005) and W164 (2005–2011) are completely different generations with different body shells, interior architecture and mounting points, so seats do not interchange between them. You'll need to source a seat from the correct generation for your vehicle. Always confirm the exact part against your registration with the breaker before purchasing.

Both years fall within the W164 generation (2005–2011), so in principle the seats should be compatible, but do confirm trim level and side (NS or OS) with the breaker, as seat style varied across the range. The W164 received a facelift in 2008, which may have brought minor interior trim changes, so ask the breaker to check the part against your specific registration to be sure.

The W164 ran from 2005 to 2011 and the W166 from 2011 to 2019, and these are separate generations with different interior designs and fixing points, so seats are very unlikely to be a straight swap. You should source a seat from the W166 generation to match your vehicle. Confirm compatibility against your registration with the breaker before ordering.

Trim level does matter for ML seats because seat style, upholstery and bolstering varied between grades such as SE, Avantgarde, Sport and AMG Line, so a seat from a different trim may physically fit the mounting points but look noticeably different to the rest of your interior. If you're happy with a cosmetic mismatch that's a personal choice, but confirm the generation and side (NS or OS) with the breaker and check whether your seat contains an integrated side airbag, as airbag-equipped seats are safety-critical and professional fitting is strongly recommended.

Seats with integrated side airbags are safety-critical components: the airbag module is single-use after deployment, so you must confirm with the breaker that the unit has never been triggered and that the module is compatible with your vehicle's specific SRS system – this is not something to assume. Pretensioner seat-belt variants can also differ, so ask the breaker to verify the exact specification against your registration. Professional fitting by a qualified technician is strongly recommended for any seat containing an airbag or pretensioner, and Findapart cannot guarantee fitment or safety for these components.

The W166 generation ran from 2011 to 2019 and received a facelift in 2015, after which there were some interior revisions. Whether a facelift seat will bolt directly into a pre-facelift W166 is not something we can confirm as fact – you should ask the breaker to check the specific part against your registration, noting your build date, to ensure the mounting points and any wiring connections align correctly.