Need to replace the radiator in my 2009 ML550 (side tank leaking just under top radiator hose connection). Mahle, Hella and Nissens avilable at essentially the same price. Mahle is OE I understand, but that doesn't mean I'm getting an original quality part, given spare parts have been lowering in quality overtime.

Anyone with any views on which or experience with these? Always tempted to go the OE but not sure if in today's world of German brands made in China that stands for much with a radiator. Nissens supposedly made in Denmark and BER Hella in the USA?

Many thanks

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I’d like to think the one made in USA would be best quality, but parts quality across the board seems pretty bad these days. Although most of the really bad stuff seems to be from China. 🤷‍♂️

 

I got Nissens for my R500 about a month ago, seemed alright to me. I chose Nissens mostly because that was what was available from FCP Euro. Actually got two- first one arrived with shipping damage, FCP was pretty quick and easy about sending a replacement.