I am in market for a used ML and heard different things from different people and all sums up to ML from 1999-2001 are very bad but still like to try one b/c of the budget I have. I saw this posting on the web and looks like it's got some electrical, emmission, and transmission service ALL within the warrently period, I'm not sure what these services really mean Do You? With current mileage of 83k what do you think is a good offer to buy this vehicle?


Purchased: 2000
Type: Rental
Where: New Jersey, Pennsylvania
Est. miles/year: ---
Est. length owned: 10/25/00 - 10/11/01
(11 months)


Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
10/25/2000 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Edison, NJ Registered as
rental vehicle
(major car rental company)

10/25/2000 10 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Edison, NJ
Title #GD20002990730 Title issued or updated
First owner reported

01/19/2001 2,454 New Jersey
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Teterboro, NJ
Title #ED20010190012 Title issued or updated

01/25/2001 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Bala Cynwyd, PA Title issued or updated

03/21/2001 2,517 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Abington, PA Title issued or updated
Registered as lease vehicle

03/29/2001 3,573 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
Electrical system serviced

08/15/2001 6,829 Service Facility Vehicle serviced






Purchased: 2001
Type: Personal
Where: Pennsylvania, New York
Est. miles/year: 13,140/yr
Est. length owned: 10/11/01 - 12/14/06
(5 yrs. 2 mo.)




Low mileage! This owner drove an estimated 13,140 miles per year, lower than industry average of 15,000 miles. These vehicles can be a better value.
Date: Mileage: Source: Comments:
10/11/2001 6,891 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Phoenixville, PA Vehicle purchase reported
Odometer reading reported for title
or registration

11/08/2001 7,879 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
Electrical system serviced

12/12/2001 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Phoenixville, PA Title issued or updated
New owner reported

02/26/2003 Pennsylvania
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

08/21/2003 34,187 Service Facility Vehicle serviced

10/21/2003 36,735 Service Facility Vehicle serviced

06/03/2004 44,593 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
State inspection completed
Emissions system serviced
Engine serviced
Lubed oil and filter changed

08/16/2004 47,351 Service Facility Vehicle serviced
Transmission serviced
Suspension system serviced
Emissions system serviced

12/13/2004 51,689 Service Facility Vehicle serviced

06/21/2005 57,680 Pennsylvania
Inspection Station Passed emissions inspection

07/10/2006 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Phoenixville, PA Registration issued or renewed

12/14/2006 80,282 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pennsylvania
Listed as
a dealer vehicle
Dealers routinely buy and sell millions of used vehicles at auction each year.

12/22/2006 80,283 Auto Auction Sold at auction
in Pennsylvania
Listed as
a dealer vehicle

12/23/2006 Dealer Inventory Vehicle offered for sale

01/05/2007 Pennsylvania
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Manheim, PA Title issued or updated

04/02/2007 New York
Motor Vehicle Dept.
Astoria, NY Registration issued or renewed
Registered as
personal vehicle
Passed safety inspection

04/02/2007 80,420 New York
Inspection Station Passed safety inspection
Passed emissions inspection
View what was inspected


10/14/2007 Mercedes-Benz USA, Inc.

 

Heck, buy my 2001 ML320 Sport I have posted! 57kmiles, one-owner, loaded and never any damage, paint or glass work.

 

What is wrong with yours? Why are you selling it? Where is your ML located and how much are you asking for? Leave me your contact info. I'm in NYC.

 

I test drove the vehicle today and it drives like piece of crap metal.

 

Here is a link...

https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/205487-fs-2001-ml320-sport.html

I live in OH, but work in NYC.

I bought this one new and have OVER-serviced it and it shows. I got too busy to put it on ebay, as there has been interest locally. It is back on the stock 6 spoke sport wheels, the ML55 wheels and the Mille's are in the classifieds for sale.

slcvr6@earthlink.net if you want more info. Thanks.

 

Very nice looking vehicle but price isn't within my budget. Thanks and good luck with it.

 

No problem. My only advice is below...

On the ML, you get what you pay for. If you can't get verified service records that show it has had the common faults resolved, fuel pump-power steering-window switches-cats, I would steer clear and buy something other than an ML. They aren't cheap to fix when they break, and cheap ones typically need work. Good luck in your search.

 

So far I haven't seen one ML out there for sale that are problem free. What's the deal with ML benz? New MLs look great, I wonder if they are improved, or are they just like their predecesor?
I'm looking into ML b/c I have an E class and am familiar with some parts and experience replacing them.
I'm now looking into Lexus RX300 or Toyota 4Runner. Thanks you for the advice.