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No two window winder motors 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 Mercedes-Benz ML (W163) ran from 1998 to 2005, and the W164 generation followed from 2005 to 2011 with a facelift in 2008; the W166 then ran from 2011 to 2019 with a facelift in 2015. Motors from within the same generation are the most reliable match, but whether a pre-facelift unit crosses to a post-facelift car within the same generation is something you should confirm with the breaker against your registration, as door mechanisms can change at facelift points.
Yes, side absolutely matters — window winder motors are specific to nearside (NS, passenger/left) or offside (OS, driver/right), so always tell the breaker which side you need. The ML is a five-door SUV throughout all generations, so front and rear doors each have their own motors and are not interchangeable with each other either. Always quote your side and door position when asking for a quote.
For the Mercedes-Benz ML, trim levels such as SE, Sport, and AMG Sport do not affect window winder motor fitment — the door and its motor are the same across trims within the same generation. You may find cosmetic differences between donor and recipient cars, such as different door trim panels, but these do not affect whether the motor itself will fit and work. Confirm generation and side with the breaker, and trim level need not be a concern.
The W164 (2005–2011) and W166 (2011–2019) are distinct generations with different body structures and door designs, so a motor from a W164 is very unlikely to be a direct fit for a W166. You should source a motor from within the correct W166 generation and confirm this with the breaker against your registration number to be sure.
No — engine choice has no bearing on window winder motor fitment for the ML. What matters is the generation (W163, W164, or W166), the door position (front or rear), and whether you need nearside (NS) or offside (OS). Give the breaker your registration and the correct side and door position, and engine can be ignored entirely.
The W164 was facelifted in 2008, so a 2006 car is pre-facelift and a 2008 car sits right at the facelift boundary. Both are within the W164 generation (2005–2011), which is a good sign for compatibility, but because your car is right at the facelift point you should confirm with the breaker against your specific registration before buying, as door mechanism details can change at a facelift.