2012 Mercedes-Benz ML250 (W166) — Repair Solution

2.1L OM651.960 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel Auto · In Limp Mode · Engine

Mercedes-Benz ML250 (W166) In Limp Mode 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 Auto
Kilometres: 200,765
Area: Engine
Category: In Limp Mode

Customer Complaint

The engine warning light is on, and the vehicle is in limp mode.

Problem Summary

Vehicle exhibited reduced engine performance with immediate fault code return, indicating an engine management plausibility issue rather than an intermittent fault.

Diagnostic Sequence

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Fault Description

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Quick Facts

CodeMERML12153
Vehicle2012 Mercedes-Benz ML250 (W166)
Engine2.1L OM651.960 4cyl 16v DOHC Twin Turbo CRD Diesel Auto
ComplaintVisible
Diag. SequenceMembers Only
SolutionMembers Only

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