Mercedes-Benz Actros MP2 by Dotec for Euro Truck Simulator 2
Dotec's Mercedes-Benz Actros MP2, with its own model and sounds by kriechbaum, version 1.6.5. Over 120,000 Steam Workshop subscribers. Free, no DLC needed.
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What this mod does
The Mercedes-Benz Actros MP2 is the second generation of the Actros, the truck that defined Mercedes-Benz in the 2000s. This mod by Dotec adds it to Euro Truck Simulator 2 as a drivable truck, and it’s one of the most popular classics on the Workshop: it has over 120,000 subscribers and appears in more than 6,000 collections.
What’s included
- Model and conversion by Dotec, made with Blender, GIMP, Paint.NET and Notepad++.
- Sounds by kriechbaum, credited on the page.
- Paint templates for the truck, posted in a thread on the official SCS forum.
- 22 Workshop mods depend on it (skins and add-ons).
Version
The mod is at version 1.6.5 and was last updated on May 6, 2026, with 62 change notes since 2020. The author doesn’t list the game version on the page.
Terms
It’s free. Dotec doesn’t allow modifying the model, uploading it to other platforms, selling it or making it editable. You are allowed to create and share skins, as long as they don’t include any model files. If you want to make a paint job, use the official templates from the SCS forum. For questions, the author points you to his website, dotec3d.eu.
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User rating
Our rating
0.0 / 5- Hugely popular classic: over 120,000 subscribers
- Dotec's own model, from a long-standing author
- Official templates for making paint jobs
- The author doesn't list a game version. It may cause errors on 1.61; Holyfix will let you know if so.
- Unofficial mod: all trademarks belong to their owners; neither Holymod nor the author is affiliated with them
- About 366 MB in size
- The author doesn't allow modifying or reuploading it
Requirements
- Euro Truck Simulator 2
- No DLC or other mods needed
How to install it
- Open the mod page on Steam Workshop and click Subscribe.
- Launch ETS2 and open the Mod Manager.
- Enable the Mercedes-Benz Actros MP2 and confirm.
- In your save, go to a Mercedes-Benz dealer and look for the Actros MP2 to buy and configure it.
Common problems
Who made the sounds?
kriechbaum, according to Dotec's credits.
Can I make skins for it?
Yes, using the templates from the SCS forum, but without including any model files.
Does it need any DLC?
The page doesn't require any.
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