Mercedes-Benz M-Class Fuse Box Locations and Diagrams (2006-2011)

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz ML (M-Class; W164), produced from 2005 to 2011, is a luxury mid-size SUV known for its blend of performance, off-road capability, and premium comfort. Offering advanced safety features, powerful engine options, and a refined interior, the W164 remains a popular choice for families, executives, and adventure seekers alike.

In this article, you will find fuse box diagrams for the Mercedes-Benz M-Class, covering models ML280, ML300, ML320, ML350, ML420, ML450, ML500, ML550, and ML63 AMG for the years 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011. These diagrams provide crucial insights into the fuse layout, helping vehicle owners, mechanics, and technicians locate and understand the function of each fuse and relay.

What’s Included:

  • Fuse Box Diagrams – Clear and detailed visuals to help identify fuses, relays, and circuit breakers.
  • Fuse Panel Locations – Step-by-step guidance on where to find the fuse panels inside the Mercedes-Benz ML-Class.
  • Fuse Assignments – Comprehensive descriptions of each fuse and relay function for accurate diagnostics and troubleshooting.

Whether you’re searching for the fuse panel layout, replacing a blown fuse, or diagnosing an electrical issue, this guide is an essential resource. It ensures that your Mercedes-Benz ML-Class’s electrical system remains functional and reliable for daily driving, off-road adventures, and long-distance travel.

Keep your Mercedes-Benz ML-Class (2005–2011) in top condition with this detailed fuse box, fuse panel, and relay guide!

  • The cigar lighter/power outlet fuses (All are located in the Luggage Compartment Fuse Box) in the Mercedes-Benz M-Class are:
    • Fuse №44
    • Fuse №45
    • Fuse №46

Instrument Panel Fuse Box

Fuse box location

The fuse box is located on the passenger side edge of the instrument panel, behind the cover.

The location of the fuses in the passenger compartment: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164; 2006-2011)

Fuse box diagram

Instrument panel fuse box diagram: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006-2011)

Assignment of the fuses in the instrument panel

DescriptionAmp
10Booster blower electronic blower controller10
11Instrument cluster5
12AAC [KLA] control and operating unit
Comfort AAC [KLA] control and operating unit
15
13Steering column module Upper control panel control unit5
14EIS [EZS] control unit7.5
15Electronic compass
Media interface control unit
5
16Spare
17Spare
18Spare

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Battery compartment pre-fuse box

Fuse box location

The battery compartment prefuse box is located next to battery under the front passenger seat

Battery compartment pre-fuse box: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006-2011)

Fuse box diagram

Battery compartment pre-fuse box: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006-2011)

Battery compartment prefuse box

DescriptionAmp
78up to 30.6.09: PTC heater booster100
78up to 2008; as of 1.7.09: PTC heater booster150
79Rear SAM control unit60
80Rear SAM control unit60
81Valid for engine 642.820: AdBlue relay supply40
81Valid as of 1.7.09 without engine 642.820: Engine compartment fuse and relay box
Valid for model 164.195: Vacuum pump relay (+)
Up to 2008: –
150
82Load compartment fuse and relay box100
83Weight Sensing System (WSS) control unit5
84Restraint systems control unit10
85As of 2009: DC/AC converter control unit (115 V socket)25
85Up to 2008:  Intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT30
86Cockpit fuse box30
87Transfer case control unit30
87Valid for model 164.195:Fuse and relay box 2, engine compartment15
88Front SAM control unit70
89Front SAM control unit70
90Front SAM control unit70
91As of 2009: AC air recirculation unit
Up to 2008: Blower regulator
40

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Engine Compartment Fuse Box

Fuse box location

The fuse box is located in the engine compartment (right-side), under the cover.

The location of the fuses in the engine compartment: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164; 2006-2011)

Fuse box diagram

Under-hood fuse box diagram: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006-2011)

Assignment of the fuses and relay in the engine compartment

DescriptionAmp
100Wiper motor30
101AAC with integrated control additional fan motor
Valid for engine 156: Terminal 87 M3e connector sleeve
Valid for engine 156, 272, 273: Purge control valve
Valid for engines 272, 273:
Circuit 87 M1e connector sleeve
Suction-type fan control unit
Valid for engine 629:
CDI control unit
Circuit 30 connector sleeve
Suction fan control unit
Valid for model 164.195:
ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Engine compartment/engine connector
Valid for engine 642 except 642.820:
CDI control unit
O2 sensor upstream of CAT
Suction fan control unit
Valid for engine 642.820: O2 sensor upstream of CAT
15
102Valid for engine 642.820 up to 31.7.10: Recirculation pump for transmission oil cooler
Valid for engine 156: Engine coolant circulation pump
15
102Valid for model 164.195:
Recirculation pump for transmission oil cooler
Low temperature coolant pump
10
103Circuit 87 M1e connector sleeve
CDI control unit
Up to 2008; Valid for engines 113, 272, 273: ME-SFI [ME] control unit
25
103Valid for model 164.195: ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Valid for engine 272, 273:ME-SFI [ME] control unit
20
104Valid for engine 156, 272, 273: Terminal 87M2e connector sleeve
Valid for engine 629: Terminal 87 connector sleeve
Valid for engine 642.820: Terminal 87 D2 connector sleeve
Valid for engine 642 except 642.820: CDI control unit
Valid for model 164.195:
Interior and engine wiring harness connector
Engine compartment fuse and relay box
Valid for engine 113: ME control unit
15
105Valid for engine 156, 272, 273:
ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Circuit 87 M1 i connector sleeve
Valid for engine 629: CDI control unit
Valid for engine 642.820:
CDI control unit
Fuel pump relay
Valid for engine 642 except 642.820:
CDI control unit
Fuel pump relay (as of 2009)
Starter (up to 2008)
Valid for model 164.195: Interior and engine wiring harness connector
Valid for engine 113: Circuit 15 connector sleeve, fused
15
106Spare
107Valid for engine 156, 272 and 273: Electric air pump
Valid for model 164.195: Engine compartment/engine connector
40
108AIRMATIC compressor unit40
109ESP control unit
Valid for model 164.195: Regenerative braking system control unit
25
110Alarm signal siren10
111Intelligent servo module for DIRECT SELECT30
112Left front lamp unit
Right front lamp unit
7.5
113Left fanfare horn
Right fanfare horn
15
114Up to 2008: –
As of 2009: Front SAM control unit
Valid for engine 629: CDI control unit
5
115ESP control unit
Valid for model 164.195: Regenerative braking system control unit
5
116Electric controller unit (VGS)
Valid for model 164.195: Hybrid vehicle fully integrated transmission control controller unit
7.5
117DTR controller unit7.5
118Valid for engine 156, 272, 273: ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Valid for engine 629, 642: CDI control unit
5
119Valid for engine 642.820: CDI control unit5
120Valid for engine 156, 272, 273:
ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Engine circuit 87 relay
Valid for engine 113: ME-SFI [ME] control unit
Valid for engine 629: CDI control unit
Valid for engine 629, 642: Engine circuit 87 relay
10
121STH heater unit
Valid for model 164.195: Fuse and relay box 2, engine compartment
20
122Valid for engine 156, 272, 273, 629, 642: Starter
Valid for engine 113, 272, 273: ME-SFI [ME] control unit
25
123Valid for engine 642: Fuel filter condensation sensor with heating element
Valid for engine 629, 642 as of 1.9.08: Fuel filter condensation sensor with heating element
20
124Valid for model 164.120/122/822/825 as of 1.6.09, Model 164.121/124/125/824: Electrohydraulic power steering
Valid for model 164.195:
Electrohydraulic power steering
Electric refrigerant compressor control unit
7.5
125Valid for model 164.195: Power electronics control unit7.5
Relay
AWiper level relay 1/2
BWiper ON / OFF
CValid for engine 642: Additional circulation pump for transmission oil cooling
Valid for engine 156: Engine coolant circulation pump
DTerminal 87 engine
ESecondary air injection pump
FFanfare horn
GAir suspension compressor
HCircuit 15
IStarter

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Front pre-fuse box

Fuse box diagram

DescriptionAmp
4Spare
5Valid for model 164.195 (ML 450 Hybrid):  Regenerative braking system control unit 40
6ESP control unit  40
6Valid for model 164.195 (ML 450 Hybrid):  Electrohydraulic power steering 80
7AAC with integrated control additional fan motor100
8up to 2008:  Engine compartment fuse and relay box140
8as of 2009:  Engine compartment fuse and relay box100

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Luggage Compartment Fuse Box

Fuse box location

The fuse box is located in the luggage compartment (on the right-side), behind the cover.

The location of the fuses in the luggage compartment: Mercedes-Benz M-Class (W164; 2006-2011)

Fuse box diagram

Up to 31.05.2006

Trunk fuse box diagram (Up to 31.05.2006): Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006-2011)

As of 01.06.2006

Trunk fuse box diagram (As of 01.06.2006): Mercedes-Benz M-Class (2006-2011)

Assignment of the fuses and relay in the luggage compartment

Details
20 Up to 2008: Roof antenna module
As of 2009: Interference suppression filter for radio antenna, Microphone array control unit (Japanese version) – 5A
21 RCP [HBF] control unit – 5A
22 PTS control unit
STH radio remote control receiver – 5A
23 DVD player
Rear audio control unit
Portable CTEL separation point (Japanese version)
E-net compensator, Bluetooth module, Universal Portable CTEL Interface (UPCI [UHI]) control unit (Japanese version) – 10A
More details…
24 Right front reversible emergency tensioning retractor – 40A
25 COMAND operating, display, and control unit – 15A
26 Right front door control unit – 25A
27 Passenger-side front seat adjustment control unit with memory
Front passenger seat adjustment comfort relay – 30A
28 Driver-side front seat adjustment control unit, with memory
Driver seat adjustment comfort relay – 30A
29 Left front reversible emergency tensioning retractor – 40A
30 As of 2009: Folding rear bench seat control unit, Left/Right fuel pump control unit, Fuel pump control unit circuit 30 connector sleeve (ML 450 Hybrid) – 40A
31 HS [SIH], seat ventilation and steering wheel heater control unit – 10A
32 AIRmatic control unit – 15A
33 KEYLESS-GO control unit – 25A
34 Left front door control unit – 25A
35 Amplifier for sound system
As of 2009: Subwoofer amplifier – 30A
36 Emergency call system control unit – 10A
37 Backup camera power supply module (Japanese version)
Backup camera control unit (Japanese version) – 5A
38 Digital TV tuner, Audio gateway control unit (Japanese version) (2008), TV combination tuner (analog/digital) (2009), High voltage battery module (ML 450 Hybrid) – 10A
39 Tire pressure monitor [RDK] control unit, Various tuners and navigation points – 7.5A
40 Rear-end door closing control unit (2008) – 40A
40 Rear-end door closing control unit (2009) – 30A

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AdBlue fuse block

Fuse box diagram

DescriptionAmp
AAdBlue control unit15
BAdBlue control unit20
CAdBlue control unit7.5
DSpare

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