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Mercedes-Benz W164 ML/GL (2005-2011) - NLA & hard-to-find parts, remade to order

The W164 generation of ML and GL is a workhorse SUV whose interior trim and covers were discontinued surprisingly early. Load areas and family use are hard on plastics, and when a cover or trim component breaks, owners discover the part is NLA and used examples are broken in exactly the same place. We reproduce those components with the failure point corrected - a thicker tab, a reinforced corner - so the replacement outlasts the original.

Common problem areas we reproduce

  • •Boot and load-area trim and covers
  • •Interior trim components with snapped mounting tabs
  • •Console and seat-area plastics
  • •Clips and fixings across the cabin
  • •Small exterior covers and caps

How it works for your W164

  1. 01
    Reverse-engineer

    We rebuild the geometry from your original sample - broken is fine.

  2. 02
    Design & improve

    Weak features are corrected in CAD before manufacture.

  3. 03
    Manufacture

    Produced in the right process and material for the location on the car.

No need to ship the part - a quote starts with photos.

Documented W164 parts

Frequently asked questions

The same tab breaks on every used W164 part I buy - can you fix that in the design?

That is the point of redesign-and-improve: we identify why the tab fails - usually thin section plus brittle material - and reinforce it while keeping the part a drop-in fit.

Can you work from a broken or incomplete part?

Yes - fractures, missing tabs and warped areas are normal. We reconstruct geometry from the remaining features, the mating part and symmetry.

Can you produce a single piece, or only series?

It depends on the part, and we are upfront about it. Many components are viable as a single piece and we quote them that way. Others carry engineering, tooling or machine set-up costs that only make sense across a minimum quantity - where that applies we say so at quote stage, with the numbers, so you can decide before committing.

How do I start?

Send photos, rough dimensions and the vehicle details through the contact form; we usually respond within 24-48 hours.

Your project stays yours.

Every part we reverse-engineer and produce is confidential and exclusive to the client. We do not resell, share or reproduce a client's parts for anyone else unless the client explicitly authorises it. NDAs available on request.

Have a W164 part that's NLA?

Request a quote

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