I've admired this car for quite awhile. I came across a 2017, GLE43 AMG (43k miles) that really feels great.

I'm close to pulling the trigger. As this is my first MB purchase ever - I'm wondering if there is a list of things to look for in this particular Year/Model? Anything I need to plan needing replacing almost immediately?

Any other words of advice, caution, or encouragement () appreciated!

 

The W166 platform with M276 engine is solid. Look for full service history, clean carfax, clean title, visual inspection for cosmetic damage, review the VIN decode for option content (lastvin.com) and check underhood and under the vehicle for leaks. Normal stuff you would do on any preowned vehicle purchase.

Post the VIN decode if you want feedback on options (if any) the vehicle is missing.

 

Code Description
12B OPERATORS MANUAL & SERVICE BOOKLET ENGLISH USA/CAN
14U SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION PACKAGE
16U SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION APPLE CARPLAY
17U SMARTPHONE INTEGRATION ANDROID AUTO
197U OBSIDIAN BLACK
1A2 6-CYL. GASOLINE CONVERTER
1U7 FOGGING SENSOR
210A LEATHER
215 ADAPTIVE DAMPING SYSTEM PLUS (ADS+)
21A EHS GENERATION
224A LEATHER - BROWN
232 GARAGE DOOR OPENER WITH 284 - 390 MHZ FREQUENCY
233 AUTONOMOUS INT. CRUISE CONT. PLUS (DISTRONIC PLUS)
235 ACTIVE PARK ASSIST
237 ACTIVE BLIND SPOT ASSIST
238 ACTIVE LANE KEEPING ASSIST (FAP)
23P DRIVING PACKAGE
249 INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR MIRROR,AUTOMATICALLY DIMMING
253 REAR-END COLLISION WARNING AND PROTECTION SYSTEM
264 LICENSE PLATE ATTACHMENT AMERICA
266 DISTRONIC PLUS CROSS SUPPORT (DTR+Q)
268 EXPANDED BRAKE ASSIST (BAS+)
269 BRAKE ASSIST PLUS CROSS TRAFFIC (BAS+Q)
271 AUTONOMOUS BRAKE INTERVENTION/WARN. FOR PED. PROT.
275 MEMORY PACKAGE (DRIVER SEAT, STRG. COL., MIRROR)
282 THROUGH-LOADING FEATURE VIA ARMREST IN REAR
294 KNEE AIRBAG
2A9 CONVERTER VERSION 10
300 COLLISION MINIMIZATION BRAKE INTERV./WARNING (CMS)
301 ASHTRAY PACKAGE
311 CUP HOLDER, TEMPERATURE-CONTROLLED
342B INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/HU LANGUAGE - AMERICAN
351 E-CALL EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM
362 HERMES - COMMUNICATION MODULE LTE
3U2 HEAD UNIT AMERICA
401 FRONT SEAT CLIMATE CONTROL
413 PANORAMIC SLIDING SUNROOF/GLASS SUNROOF
421 9-SPEED AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
443 HEATED STEERING WHEEL
461 INSTRUMENT WITH MILES IND. AND ENGLISH LEGEND
46V SPEED- + LOADINDEX 106Y+110Y
475 TIRE PRESSURE CONTROL
489 AIRMATIC DUAL CONTROL / AIR SUSPENSION SEMI-ACTIVE
494 U.S. VERSION
4U7 VOLTAGE DIP FUSE FOR START/STOP SYSTEM
500 ELECTRIC FOLDING OUTSIDE MIRROR
501
502 3 YEARS OF MAP UPDATES FREE OF CHARGE
513 TRAFFIC SIGN RECOGNITION
51U BLACK FABRIC ROOF INTERIOR TRIM
531 COMAND APS NTG5/NTG5.5
536 SIRIUS SATELLITE RADIO COMPLETE SYSTEM
543 SUN VISOR WITH ADDITIONAL FUNCTION
551 BASIC ANTITHEFT ALARM SYSTEM (ATA)
580 AIR CONDITIONER
587 LOGO PROJECTION VIA MIRROR
5A1 ELECTROHYDRAULIC CONTROLLER UNIT-CONVERTER
608 AUTOMATIC HIGH BEAM SWITCH (IHC)
636 DELETION - WARNING TRIANGLE
640 DYNAMIC LED HEADLAMPS, SAE, RIGHT-HAND TRAFFIC
666 PRODUCT PROT.F.TRANSPORT VEH. W/O TIE-DOWN HOOKS
667 AMG MULTI-SPOKE WHEELS 22" WITH MIXED TIRES
690 EMERGENCY SPARE TIRE (MINI SPARE)
6A5 ADD-ON FLANGE
6P5 STEUERCODE VERTRIEB FUER CODE 475 ANFORDERUNG
705L UNITED STATES (USA)
724 ROOF RACK PREINSTALLATION
763 RADIO REMOTE CONTROL WITH PANIC SWITCH (315 MHZ)
772 AMG STYLING PACKAGE-FRONT SPOILER, SIDE SKIRT
7XXL NORTH AND SOUTH AMERICA
807 YOM 16/1
810 PREMIUM SOUND SYSTEM
815 DVD SINGLE DRIVE
840 DARK TINTED GLASS
846 SCUFF PLATE IN ALU-APPEARANCE WITH RUBBER STUDS
876 INTERIOR LIGHT ASSEMBLY
889 KEYLESS - GO
890 AUTOMATIC REAR-END DOOR
893 KEYLESS START
915 FUEL TANK WITH GREATER CAPACITY - VOLUME 2
986 DEVIATING VIN WITH MODEL YEAR
989 IDENTIFICATION LABEL UNDER WINDSHIELD
A060 OIL OFFSET QUANTITY +600GR OIL
A104 NOISE-OPTIMIZED TOOTHING
A300 EQUIPMENT ACTUATORS (PS4 WITH 3 GEARS)
B03 DIRECT START / ECO START/STOP FUNCTION
B09 REFRIGERANT COMPRESSOR WITH MAGNETIC COUPLING
B12 WHEEL REPLACEMENT TOOL
B16 EXHAUST TIP
B59 TRANSMISSION MODE SELECTOR LEVER (AGILITY SELECT)
B63 ENGINE NOISE OVER SPEAKER
F292 MODEL SERIES 292
FC COUPE
G031 TRANSMISSION CODE VERSION 31
GA AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
GA7 AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
H09 TRIM PIECES - WOOD ASH BROWN
HA REAR AXLE
K15 CONTROL CODE FOR SERVICE INTERVAL 15000 KM
L LEFT-HAND STEERING
M002 ENGINES WITH EXH.TURBOCHARGER WITH INTERCOOLER
M016 PERFORMANCE ENHANCED ENGINE
M276 V6-GASOLINE ENGINE M276
M30 DISPLACEMENT 3.0 LITER
P44 PARKING PACKAGE
P49 MIRRORS PACKAGE
P84 SPORT EDITION
R01 SUMMER TIRES
U08 INS. PANEL AT TOP LEATHER-CLAD (EMBOS.ART.LEATHER)
U10 FRONT PASSENGER SEAT WITH WEIGHT SENSING
U22 LUMBAR SUPPORT ADJUSTMENT
U26 FLOOR MATS - AMG
U47 SPOILER LIP
U71 DVD PLAYER WITH REGIONAL CODE 1, USA
U80 115 V SOCKET
VL FRONT AXLE HALF, LEFT
VR FRONT AXLE HALF, RIGHT

In reading it sounds like the ACS is a big favorite of GLE owners. Not seeing code here - anything to worry about? Any additional omissions from this list that raise an eyebrow?

Ty for advice!

 

Looks well optioned. ACS? Does this vehicle have air suspension? I didn't see an option code that I recognize for this.

Curious about the option 724 roof rack preparation. What is this? Does this vehicle have factory installed roof rails? I don't see this on a coupe often, I think it's standard on SUVs.

 

I'll have to ask on air suspension, don't believe it does.

Re: 724 - no roof rack. Curious...

 

No issues with our '17 AMG GLE, just basic service so far. Did opt for a 2nd set of winter tires/rims. Use extensively for towing. No plans to replace and have not opt'd for extended warranty yet given how well it has been (into year 4).

 

Same here. No issues, just standard services. Limited tire choices with 22" rims: OEM equipment is either Pirelli or Continental (summer tires). Only available option for All Season tires with OEM sizes are the Nitto NT420V (some folks are happy with Yokohama Avid Touring-S A/S tires, rear size same as front). If you opt for a 2nd set of rims for winter tires I recommend 21" rims (more options and less expensive tires).

Enjoy your GLE43 and be safe!

 

we have active curve on our 43AMG... its great upgrade