2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 (W166) — Repair Solution

3.0L OM642.846 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel · Check Engine Light / MIL - On · Engine

Mercedes-Benz ML350 (W166) Check Engine Light / MIL - On Engine Diagnostic Sequence Available

Vehicle Details

Make: Mercedes-Benz
Model: ML350 (W166)
Year: 2012
Engine: 3.0L OM642.846 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
Kilometres: 155,000
Area: Engine
Category: Check Engine Light / MIL - On

Customer Complaint

MIL on, lacking power. Customer can turn vehicle off and on and fault will be gone for a little while.

Problem Summary

Customer complaint confirmed, MIL is on and test drive indicates lack of power, feels like vehicle is in limp or derated.

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Quick Facts

CodeMERML12116
Vehicle2012 Mercedes-Benz ML350 (W166)
Engine3.0L OM642.846 6cyl 24v DOHC Turbo CRD Diesel
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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