HVRat

Just pulled the Carfax Maintenance Report on a used 2012 that I'm considering and it seems pretty extensive? Not sure if it's a good sign or a bad sign that the report is VERY long. Thoughts?

03/11/2016 44,464
Maintenance inspection completed
Washed/detailed
Rate Service:
12/11/2015
Vehicle serviced
10/20/2015 44,274
Washed/detailed
10/05/2015 44,233
Wheel(s) repaired
09/05/2015 43,529
Fuel pressure sensor replaced
Fuel tank drained and cleaned
Wheel(s) repaired
06/15/2015 41,343
One tire mounted
03/25/2015 39,136
Maintenance inspection completed
Air filter replaced
Battery cable(s) replaced
Starter replaced
12/22/2014 36,735
Air suspension checked
Front strut(s) replaced
10/09/2014 34,432
Maintenance inspection completed
Front strut(s) replaced
Headlight bulb(s) replaced
Washed/detailed
08/01/2014 33,042
Maintenance inspection completed
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
Tire pressure monitoring system reset
Washed/detailed
07/11/2014 32,716
Maintenance inspection completed
Battery replaced
Battery/charging system checked
Washed/detailed
06/18/2014 31,665
Maintenance inspection completed
Engine/powertrain computer/module reprogrammed
Tire pressure monitoring system checked
Washed/detailed
05/08/2014 30,020
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Alignment performed
Induction system serviced
One tire mounted
Washed/detailed
09/19/2013 22,077
Tire(s) replaced
Washed/detailed
06/06/2013 19,918
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Brake fluid flushed/changed
Front brake pads replaced
Washed/detailed
Wiper(s) replaced
02/15/2013 16,854
Tire(s) replaced
Washed/detailed
11/09/2012 13,070
Front turn signal/parking bulb(s) replaced
08/17/2012 9,615
Maintenance inspection completed
Recommended maintenance performed
Washed/detailed
09/13/2011 5
Pre-delivery inspection completed
Paint sealant applied/reapplied
Washed/detailed

Vehicle is 1 owner/personal use
All service performed by Mercedes
Does that look like the car was well maintained or just taken in repeatedly to be looked at? Thanks for your thoughts!!

HVRat

Maintenance on the 350

06/16/2015
31,742
Virginia Tire & Auto Of Springfield
Tire condition and pressure checked
Tire pressure monitoring system reset
Tire repaired
Tire(s) balanced
09/04/2014
25,000
Virginia
Passed emissions inspection
03/13/2014
20,033
Mercedes-Benz of Tyson's Corner
Vehicle serviced
Emissions or safety inspection performed
04/09/2013
7,637
Mercedes-Benz of Tyson's Corner
Vehicle serviced
Emissions or safety inspection performed

PeterUbers

Nothing seems major on the 550, sounds like niggles and some various items otherwise that aren't serious

You can take the vin to Benz and get a more detailed report of all service and why customer brought the car in each time

2010GL550

Be advised that the repairs listed would easily be over $3,000 if not under warranty. The air suspension repair/replacement alone is over $2,000.


Looks like a normal GL550 record if you ask me, lol.

2010GL550

I should also mention, we love our 2010 GL550 and plan on keeping it for another 2-3 years...without any warranty.


Just know that it is an EXPENSIVE vehicle to own/operate. Take special note of the entries "replace tire(s)". If it has the 21" rims, the tires are going to set you back more than $300 each.


The air suspension seems to also be a normal/limited life item. Most people say they last ~60k/mi. We got 62k/mi before ours need two new front units.

SndsoftheSbrbs

It looks benign to me. A responsible owner frequently has their car maintained, so it could actually be a good sign.

BlownV8

You can get the tires much cheaper than $300 each. Check out Onlinetires.com.

HVRat

Thanks for the input on the 550.
After researching a few days I decided that realistically, it just wouldn't be the right fit. Fuel efficiency is my top priority so it came down to a function over form since the 550 is hands down, the best in the GL class when it comes to form.

Now researching the 2013 GL350 v. the older gen 2012 GL250.
Spoke with a friend who was a tech for 10 years at MB and was told of the common problems with the Turbo Oil cooler leaking on the diesels but not sure if that was fixed in 2013 or is still ongoing?

91stealthes

Looks like the previous owner took good care of maintenance and had some warranty work done.

It also looks like the previous owner knew they were going to get rid of the vehicle and DID NOT perform the 40k service, nor the transmission flush.

BlownV8

Looking at a diesel for fuel efficiency rather than the cost to own is very short sided. The amount you save on fuel may be totally negated and then some by the higher cost to maintain with frequent fuel filter changes as well as the turbo oil cooler seals. Even when the seals are replaced, they are still having repeated failure issues. There are also some other failure points. Do a quick search on the forum.

I would not own the 350/320 unless I towed. Since I do not tow, it does not make sense for me. My 450 has been very reliable and very cheap to maintain.