W164 ML350 cdi 2010 brake booster hose plastic clip

[benzdriver737]

Apologies if this has been answered somewhere else....
Whilst replacing my glow plug control module, I had to temporarily remove the brake booster hose. Whilst pressing the two plastic bits that hold the hose in place, one of the clips broke.
Hoping there is a replacement part (I don't mean replacing the whole hose) A164 430 21 29 is the part number stamped onto the hose...
Just want to replace the plastic clip thing that fits onto the end of the hose (where it attaches close to the motor)
Or is there another option to secure the vacuum booster hose?
It seems to be holding on ok with just one clip, but for piece of mind, I'd like to replace the clip/fitting and make sure it's holding on as it should.
Maybe second hand is the way to go...
Would appreciate your thoughts, comments and or opinions...

 

[AndrewOl]

If MB can’t supply the part ( try a friendly parts desk) can you use a small Ty wrap instead?

 

[benzdriver737]

If MB can’t supply the part ( try a friendly parts desk) can you use a small Ty wrap instead?

Tried the local parts desk, he informed me I'd be up for a new hose....
Cable tie to the rescue....

 

[Smiley]

I had the same problem at the master cylinder end of the hose with a 211 - the plastic parts go brittle over time. The whole hose was not too expensive from MB at the time - you don't really want that joint to be in any doubt otherwise you are going to lose the servo assistance - not good if it happens at the wrong time.

 

[benzdriver737]

Had another look at it today with the intention of using a cable tie....
It appears that the crappy plastic clips are more to do with 'removing' the hose than 'holding it in place'...
It seems that the fitting is on securely without any help from the clips...
It's only after the clips are pressed in that the fitting will allow the hose to be removed.
Spoke to a local indy merc mechanic about it and he said it would be fine...
Please correct me if I'm wrong...