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A used sun visor 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:
Yes, the generation matters significantly – the ML was sold across three generations: the W163 (1997–2005), the W164 (2005–2011), and the W166 (2012–2019), and sun visors are not interchangeable between these. Within the same generation there may also be a facelift to consider, so if your car sits near a changeover year, confirm with the breaker using your registration to be sure the part matches. Never assume a visor from a different generation will clip in correctly, as the headlining attachment points and trim finishes differ.
For the ML, sun visor fitment is primarily determined by generation rather than trim level, so an SE visor and an AMG Line visor from the same generation are generally the same part. That said, there can be cosmetic differences – vanity mirror size, lighting, or the fabric finish – so it is worth checking with the breaker that the visor matches your existing interior colour and spec. Fitment should not be affected, but appearance might be.
All three of those years fall within the W164 generation (2005–2011), so they are likely to be compatible. However, the W164 received a facelift around 2008–2009 which brought some interior trim updates, so if your 2008 car is post-facelift and the donor is an early W164, confirm with the breaker against both registrations before buying. Within the same facelift phase you should be fine, but it is always worth double-checking.
Yes, sun visors are handed – the driver's side (OS, offside, right-hand side on UK cars) and the passenger's side (NS, nearside, left-hand side) are mirror images of each other and are not interchangeable. Always tell the breaker clearly which side you need, and confirm this matches the part they are pulling from the donor vehicle. Getting the wrong side is one of the most common and easily avoided ordering mistakes.
No – these are entirely separate generations with different headlinings, trim clips, and interior architectures, so sun visors from a W163 (1997–2005) will not fit a W164 (2005–2011) or a W166 (2012–2019). Each generation requires its own sun visor, and you should always give the breaker your full registration so they can match the part to the correct generation and facelift phase. Do not attempt to cross generations on this part.
No – the sun visor is a pure interior trim item and the same part fits regardless of whether your ML has a petrol or diesel engine, or whether it is standard 4MATIC or any other drivetrain variant. Just focus on getting the correct generation, the correct facelift phase if applicable, the correct side (NS or OS), and a matching interior colour or fabric from the breaker.