For that trans to up-shift the GOVERNOR must create pressure, then the valve body will the trans to shift to a higher gear.
Did someone with MB trans experience to drive it OR check the governor pressure?

MANY times the rear pump will seize & shear off the drive pin from the governor.
Time to repair that problem takes on 2-3 hrs & only $10-20 in parts.

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