2012 Mercedes-Benz ML250 (W166) — Repair Solution

2.1L OM651.960 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel · Adblue · Engine

Mercedes-Benz ML250 (W166) Adblue Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: ML250 (W166)
Year: 2012
Engine: 2.1L OM651.960 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 233,869
Area: Engine
Category: Adblue

Customer Complaint

The customer presented the vehicle with an Adblue message and No start in 93kms. He stated the system had been filled but the message would not clear.

Problem Summary

The customer's complaint was verified with the message on the cluster showing distance to no start reducing as the car was driven.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeMERML12152
Vehicle2012 Mercedes-Benz ML250 (W166)
Engine2.1L OM651.960 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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