{"product_id":"replacement-carpet-trunk-handle-for-mercedes-ml-class-w166-gle-w166-2012-to-2015","title":"Replacement Carpet Trunk Handle for Mercedes ML-Class W166 GLE W166 - 2012 to 2015","description":"\u003cp\u003eRestore the tailgate closure of your \u003cstrong\u003eMercedes ML-Class W166\u003c\/strong\u003e or \u003cstrong\u003eGLE W166\u003c\/strong\u003e with this heavy-duty \u003cstrong\u003ereplacement carpet trunk handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. Both the ML W166 (produced 2011–2015) and the GLE W166 (the renamed successor from 2015) use the same platform and the same large, heavy tailgate — making this a direct fitment for all W166-platform SUVs. The fabric pull loop clips into the inner tailgate panel and gives you a proper grip point for bringing the substantial tailgate down to latch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003etailgate pull handle\u003c\/strong\u003e on the W166 is one of the highest-load boot handles in the Mercedes lineup. The ML and GLE share a very large, heavy tailgate — closing it properly requires a sustained downward pull. This concentrates significant tensile force on the fabric loop at a single contact zone across many years of use, leading to fraying, handle separation, and eventual full detachment from the liner panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCompatible Mercedes Models\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz ML-Class W166\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2012 to 2015\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMercedes-Benz GLE-Class W166\u003c\/strong\u003e — 2015 to 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncludes ML 250 BlueTEC, ML 350, ML 400, ML 500, ML 63 AMG, GLE 250d, GLE 350d, GLE 400, GLE 63 AMG — all engine variants.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAvailable in \u003cstrong\u003eBlack, Black \u0026amp; Chrome, Brown and Beige\u003c\/strong\u003e to match all W166 interior colour specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy the Handle Fails on the W166\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe W166 tailgate is among the heaviest in the segment. Each closure requires a significant downward pull, placing the fabric loop under repeated high tensile load at the same point. Cold weather cycles fatigue the plastic clip retainers until they release under load. Once the loop is frayed or the handle has detached, closing the tailgate means pushing on painted metalwork — accelerating corrosion at the contact point.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eA single \u003cstrong\u003ereplacement carpet tailgate pull handle\u003c\/strong\u003e with integrated mounting clips:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e — for standard black leather interiors\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack \u0026amp; Chrome\u003c\/strong\u003e — for AMG Line and sport specification\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrown\u003c\/strong\u003e — for brown leather interior packages\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBeige\u003c\/strong\u003e — for beige and designo colour specifications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Part Is Worth It\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFits both\u003c\/strong\u003e Mercedes ML W166 (2012–2015) and GLE W166 (2015–2019)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandles the high pull-loads specific to the large W166 tailgate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour colour finishes to match the W166 interior palette\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClips into the existing mounting holes without liner removal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore all \u003ca href=\"\/de-de\/collections\/mercedes\"\u003eMercedes-Benz parts and accessories\u003c\/a\u003e, our \u003ca href=\"\/de-de\/collections\/interior\"\u003einterior car parts\u003c\/a\u003e, and our \u003ca href=\"\/de-de\/collections\/interior-trims\"\u003einterior trims collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Euro Premium Parts","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":63460637999434,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \u0026 Chrome","offer_id":63460665786698,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Beige","offer_id":63460665819466,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Brown","offer_id":63460665852234,"sku":null,"price":34.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/8814\/1364\/files\/11_d8960af5-8981-4c8f-86d1-13aed0546ae6.webp?v=1788865626","url":"https:\/\/europremiumparts.com\/de-de\/products\/replacement-carpet-trunk-handle-for-mercedes-ml-class-w166-gle-w166-2012-to-2015","provider":"Euro Premium Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}