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Mercedes TPMS

TPMS or Tire Pressure Monitoring System is fitted to Mercedes cars to provide a warning of low pressure on any one of four or five tires on the vehicle (five if TPMS fitted in spare). A TPMS from one of three manufacturers is fitted as part of the valve assembly in all Mercedes cars according to the table shown below. The sensor measures the pressure and temperature in the tire and transmits this data along with the unique ID of the TPMS to the tire pressure monitor ECU/receiver. If the TPMS ID is logged with the SJB then it is compared with the placard pressure and if under pressure then a warning light is lit on the dash mounted display.

Mercedes TPMS types and Fitment

The manufacturers of the Mercedes TPMS are Schrader Electronics, VDO and PAL and Beru. The Mercedes Model range utilising TPMS technology includes the following brands:

  • Mercedes A Class, B Class, C Class, CLA CLass, CLK Class, CLS CLass, E Class, G Class - TPMS Sensors
  • M Class R Class, S Class, SL Class, SLC CLass, SLK Class, Sprinter, V Class, X Class - TPMS Sensors
  • Mercedes AMG, Maybach 57, 57S, G CLass, Laudaulet, S Series - TPMS Sensors
  • Smart Fourfour, Fourtwo, Fourtwo EQ, Fourtwo EV - TPMS Sensors
  • Frieghtliner Sprinter - TPMS Sensors
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The tables below show which models they are fitted to.
Grey indicates either no TPMS, it was indirect TPMS, or the model was discontinued.

VDO
Mercedes
Mercedes
Model Year
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
A Class PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
B Class PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
C Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
CL Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO Beru Beru Beru Beru
CLA Class PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
CLK Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
CLS Class PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO
CLS Class
BR218
Schrader
CLS Class
BR57
Schrader
E Class PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO Beru Beru Beru
E Class
Coupe
PAL PAL PAL Schrader
EQA PAL PAL
EQB PAL PAL
EQC (293) Schrader Schrader Schrader
EQE (V295) PAL PAL
EQS (V297) PAL PAL
EQV Schrader Schrader Schrader
G Class (wagon) PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
GL Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO
GLA Class PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
GLB (247) PAL PAL PAL PAL
GLC Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
GLC Coupe C253 Schrader Schrader
GLE Class PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
GLE Coupe PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader
GLK Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
GLS Class PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
GT Schrader Schrader
M Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO
Metris Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
ML Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO
R Class Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO
S Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO Beru Beru Beru Beru
S Class Coupe Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
SL Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO Beru Beru Beru
SLC Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
SLK Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
SLR McLaren VDO VDO Beru Beru Beru Beru
Sprinter Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO
Sprinter Super Single Schrader Schrader
V Class Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
X Class Pacific-
FAT
Pacific-
FAT
Pacific-
FAT
Mercedes AMG
Model Year
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
AMG CLA-CLASS PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
AMG CLS-CLASS PAL PAL PAL PAL
AMG E-CLASS PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader
PAL
AMG EQE-CLASS PAL
AMG EQS-CLASS PAL PAL
AMG GLA-CLASS PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
AMG GLB-CLASS PAL PAL
AMG GLC-CLASS Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
AMG GLE-CLASS PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
AMG GLS-CLASS Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
AMG GT Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
AMG S CLASS Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
AMG SLC CLASS Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
AMG SL CLASS Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
C43 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
C63 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
C-CLASS Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
CL500/CL55 AMG Beru Beru Beru Beru
CL500/
CL55AMG/
CL63AMG
Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO
CL65 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO
CLA45 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
CLK55 AMG Schrader
CLK63 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader
CLS55 AMG VDO
CLS63 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO
E55 AMG Beru
E63 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO
G55 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
G63 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
G-CLASS PAL PAL PAL PAL PAL Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
GL63 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader
ML63 AMG Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO
ML63 AMG VDO
S55 AMG Beru Beru Beru
S63 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO
S65 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO
SL55 AMG VDO VDO VDO Beru Beru Beru
SL63 AMG VDO VDO VDO VDO
SL65 AMG VDO VDO VDO VDO
SLK55 AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
SLS AMG Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
Maybach
Model Year
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
57 Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru
57 S Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru
62 Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru
62 S Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru Beru
G Class Landaulet Schrader Schrader
GLS SUV PAL PAL PAL PAL
Landaulet Beru Beru Beru
S Series Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
Smart
Model Year
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Forfour Schrader Schrader
Fortwo Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
Fortwo EQ Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
Fortwo EV Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader
Freightliner
Model Year
2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
Sprinter Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader Schrader VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO VDO

Mercedes Fault Diagnosis

TPMS replacement is called for when the TPMS fails due to mechanical or electrical failure, broken accelerometer, low TPMS battery power or blocked pressure port. One of the most common causes of failure is inappropriate handling during wheel or tire removal or servicing. The TPMS is an electronic component fitted as part of a heavyweight mechanical process.

Before attempting to replace a Mercedes TPMS we advise the use of one our Bartec TPMS tools to establish the need for replacement and the nature of the fault. This may support a warranty claim but will also ensure that the dealer or tire shop is covered for liability claims. The legal position is that as soon as the dealer breaks down the wheel then he becomes liable and cannot allow the car to be driven away from his shop with the TPMS warning light still on. Many dealers have found that customers will not accept the costs for repair and may attribute any breakage to the dealer if there is no audit trail.

TPMS Mercedes Service Guide

The Bartec Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Guide contains comprehensive information on the mechanical and electrical procedure for TPMS replacement for all makes/models/year types going back to the year of their introduction including:

  • TPMS Service Requirements
  • Special tools reference guide

Model articles referencing all makes/models/years and including:

  • Description and operation of vehicle TPMS system
  • Warning indicator reset procedure
  • System Retrain/Relearn procedure
  • Dismounting/mounting cautions & Notes
  • Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement procedure
  • Wheel Nut torques
  • Tire Pressure Sensor Nut torques

Mercedes TPMS Tool Training

Bartec are world leaders in the implementation of TPMS systems for the wheel and tire assembly plant and the car plant with over 70 installations worldwide.

As a result of this activity the company also leads the aftermarket with the most comprehensive range of TPMS dealer tools for the dealer, the tire shop and even the end user.

The market desperately needs information and training on TPMS, diagnosing faults and repairing/replacing, TPMS tools and support. Bartec has sought to answer some of the many questions by putting together a series of training videos which can be viewed by visiting www.bartecusa.com

Mercedes TPMS Replacement

If a sensor proves faulty or is damaged then it will need to be replaced. This requires a new sensor to be fitted and the ECU to be reprogrammed with its unique ID and its position on the vehicle. The procedures for all vehicles are illustrated in the Bartec 'Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Guide' which shows service requirements, reset procedures, dismounting/mounting instructions, torque specifications etc for all makes/models and years.

The technician should always: refer to manufacturer's specifications for proper torque requirements when replacing nuts and valve cores; use new grommets, nuts, plastic or nickel-plated valve caps and electro-less, nickel-plated valve cores when performing any tire service; never use a brass valve core or un-plated brass cap with an aluminum TPMS sensor stem. Contact between dissimilar metals can cause galvanic corrosion, which can lead to loss of air pressure.

Bartec tools offer the capability to carry out a TPMS audit of the car and then show the customer the audit results from the screen or download them to a PC and print the audit results to show to the customer so that a cost can be agreed and the go ahead given before work commences. It is important to have a tool which can distinguish the correct TPMS in order to avoid picking up the transmission of other TPMS sensors, key fobs etc. It is important to limit your liability for any problems which occur.

The TPMS tool should be able to decode the transmission from the sensor and display the data. This will enable the technician to establish if the sensor has failed or is not fitted, whether the pressure port on the sensor is blocked, where the part is running at too high a temperature and other diagnostic information which might be included in the specific sensor (e.g. if there is a low battery condition on the TPMS).

The direct TPMS will be attached to the back of the tire valve.

Your vehicle may have banded sensors (banded to the wheel) which are manufactured by VDO and Lear or stemmed sensors manufactured by Schrader. If you have banded sensors then the TPMS tool needs to be held on the tire at 180 degrees to the valve stem before activation. If the TPMS is mounted on the back of the valve stem then the TPMS tool will need to be held on the tire adjacent to the valve stem before activation.

If you get a no read on a banded sensor this may be because it has slipped on the band so you will need to retry at other positions before concluding the sensor is faulty.

Contact Your TPMS Tool Dealer

Customers have told us our help desk guys are the best because of their wealth of information and experience; that they care about helping; and that they try that bit harder to sort out problems.

When you buy a Tech600Pro TPMS tool you get a free copy of the Bartec 'Tire Pressure Monitoring Systems Guide' and also gain access to the Bartec TPMS technical support for advice on replacement of TPMS and the use of TPMS tools on all vehicles not just Mercedes.

The team has a wealth of experience with TPMS. These guys have worked in the car plants and also in the aftermarket solving the problems you are addressing.

Please browse our website for more information about Bartec USA LLC and our range of Mercedes TPMS Tools and our professional support for Mercedes Tire Pressure Monitor Sensors, then call toll free (866) 407-TPMS and speak to one of our team or e-mail us on sales@bartecusa.com.