My fuel pump went out at 255,000 miles while driving cross country. Filled up 40 miles prior to failure but fuel gauge did not show "full." I have now seen it reported that failures are often immediately preceded by gauge problems.

Lost power, low geared to truck stop 10 miles away and then it failed completely. Had AAA 200 mile tow insurance and flatbed arrived w/i an hour.

My '99 ML320 had the old filter which I had never upgraded and changed. Had to this time because of the new pump plumbing. Dealer wanted $882 for all parts but my Seattle corner mechanic (Continental) charged me $750 for parts and labor and says they are original equipment. These prices seem high compared to on-line discounts but I needed the wheels, the upgrade leaves room for confusion, and gas is at relatively high pressure in lines adding a safety concern to repairs.

Gauge still wasn't right but I removed fuse 13 with ignition off and reinstalled fuse with ignition on to successfully recalibrate.

An unexpected rationale for changing fuel filters to save pumps.
The argument for replacement of filters despite clean US gasoline is the pump is in the gasoline tank and all the moving parts, including the brushes and commutator (they spark if in the air), are directly immersed in gasoline. Better if that gas were routed through a clean filter before conveying microscopic grit from the tank into the brush assembly where the grit can accelerate wear.
Got 255,000 miles out of my pump anyway.