Many times the 'plastic air tube from the air mass sensor to the throttle body will leak the the rubber seal ring at the throttle body. Iwould make sure that seal is NEW first. MB number 112-141-18-80.

Also try cleaning the air mass sensor with a very soft tooth brush as there might be a carbon build-up on it.

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