Mercedes-Benz ML550 Service & Repair Manual 2008–2015

Service and repair manuals for 8 model years of the Mercedes-Benz ML550, 2008 to 2015. Each manual is matched to one exact year — the specifications and procedure sequences are the ones Mercedes-Benz published for that year's engine and trim, not values carried across the whole production run.

Engines across the range: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC · 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged.

Federal safety record, all years: 0 recalls, 25 owner complaints and 607 technical service bulletins are logged for the ML550. Refreshed 2026-08-21.

01 / Model yearsChoose your ML550 year

YearPriceRecallsEnginesTrims
2015 $40.99 4.7L V8 Base Sport Utility 4-Door select
2014 $40.99 4.7L V8 Base Sport Utility 4-Door select
2013 $40.99 4.7L V8 Base Sport Utility 4-Door · 4Matic Sport Utility 4-Door select
2012 $40.99 4.7L V8 Base Sport Utility 4-Door select
2011 $40.99 5.5L V8 Base Sport Utility 4-Door select
2010 $40.99 5.5L V8 Base Sport Utility 4-Door select
2009 $40.99 5.5L V8 Base Sport Utility 4-Door select
2008 $40.99 5.5L V8 Base Sport Utility 4-Door select

02 / InsideSample pages

From the 2015 ML550 manual.

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03 / ContentsWhat the manual covers

  • Engine Performance 1,487
  • Accessories & Equipment 1,526
  • General Information 1,586
  • Body & Frame 880
  • Heating, Ventilation & A/C (HVAC) 121
  • Brakes 115
  • Restraints 582
  • Collision 138
  • Steering 136
  • Drivelines & Axles 290
  • Suspension 437
  • Electrical 2,358
  • Transmission 221
  • Engine Mechanical 1,170
  • Common Specs & Procedures - 166

04 / Other yearsOther ML550 years

2015 Mercedes-Benz ML550 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2015 ML550. 0 complaints · 76 TSBs.

2014 Mercedes-Benz ML550 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2014 ML550. 4 complaints · 89 TSBs.

2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door · 4Matic Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2013 ML550. 3 complaints · 103 TSBs.

2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 4.7L V8 — 285 cu in, DOHC, turbocharged. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2012 ML550. 3 complaints · 99 TSBs.

2011 Mercedes-Benz ML550 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2011 ML550. 11 complaints · 57 TSBs.

2010 Mercedes-Benz ML550 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2010 ML550. 4 complaints · 45 TSBs.

2009 Mercedes-Benz ML550 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2009 ML550. 0 complaints · 70 TSBs.

2008 Mercedes-Benz ML550 · $40.99 select →

Engines: 5.5L V8 — 333 cu in, DOHC. Trims: Base Sport Utility 4-Door.

No recalls on federal record for the 2008 ML550. 0 complaints · 68 TSBs.

05 / OwnershipOwn it — don't rent it

OptionWhat you payAfter a year
eManualStore ML550 manual$40.99 onceStill yours
Per-vehicle online subscriptionfrom $29 / year, renewingPay again or lose access
Library membership services$33 / month, capped$396 spent, nothing kept
Professional shop databases$499–$2,388 / yearRenew or lose access

Competitor figures as published on their sites, August 2026.

FAQQuestions about the ML550 manual

Which ML550 years does this manual cover?

Every year from 2008 to 2015 — 8 separate manuals, one per model year. Pick your year in the selector; the manual you receive is matched to that exact year, engine and trim.

Is this the OEM Mercedes-Benz ML550 manual or an aftermarket guide?

The OEM version. It carries the procedures, specifications, torque values and wiring diagrams Mercedes-Benz published for the ML550, organized by system — not a condensed aftermarket summary.

Does it include ML550 wiring diagrams?

Yes. Full wiring diagrams are part of every ML550 manual, alongside repair procedures, specifications and diagnostic information.

Why do some ML550 years cost more?

Every ML550 year is $40.99.

Is this a subscription?

No. One payment, and the manual is yours to keep — unlike per-vehicle subscriptions that renew every year.

How do I get the manual after purchase?

It is a digital manual — nothing ships. Access details arrive by email right after checkout, and you can use it on any device.

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