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Used turbos vary between vehicles - and whether you call it used, second hand or a replacement, matching the right one matters. These are the details breakers need to match the right part to your car - our request form asks them so you only hear from suppliers with the correct part:
The W164 generation ran from 2005 to 2011, so both years sit within the same generation, which is a good starting point. Fitment still depends heavily on the engine code — an ML320 CDI and an ML420 CDI from the same year use completely different turbos, so match on engine code first, not just year. Confirm the specific part interchange with the breaker against your registration before buying.
The W163 ran from 1997 to 2005 and the W164 from 2005 to 2011 — these are separate generations with different engine families, so the turbos are not the same. Even where a diesel engine code looks similar across the two generations, the ancillary fittings and pipework differ significantly. Route this one directly to the breaker with both registrations before ordering.
No — trim level does not affect turbo fitment on the ML. Whether your car is an SE, Sport, or AMG Line, the turbo is determined by the engine code, not the trim badge. You may find cosmetic differences on AMG Line cars such as styling parts listed alongside mechanical items, but the turbo itself follows the engine, not the spec level.
The engine code is the single most useful thing you can supply — you'll find it on your V5C or via a VIN check, and it removes most of the guesswork around compatibility. Also provide the fuel type (diesel is most common on the ML), gearbox type, and the year of your vehicle. The more precise you are, the more confidently a breaker can quote you a matching unit.
The W164 received a facelift in 2008, and while the fundamental engine codes carried over, there can be ancillary and mounting differences introduced mid-production that affect whether a specific turbo swaps straight across. Confirm with the breaker whether the part from before or after the 2008 update is a direct match for your specific registration, as this is not something that can be stated as fact without checking.
Yes, the ML250 BlueTEC and ML350 BlueTEC use different engines with different engine codes, so they take different turbos — the badge tells you the displacement and the engine code confirms the exact unit. Always cross-reference the engine code from your V5C or a VIN check rather than relying on the model name alone. Give the breaker your engine code and registration to get an accurate match.