241,551 miles. Brakes and bushing need replacement :3

 

I have 253,000 mi on my 1999 ml 320 I used it for work up to 100,000 then first kids collage car then second kids collage car. I love this car . I got an Bmw x5 after it and have used the ML to pull the x5 out of snow alot.

 

going to hit 125,000 this week 2001

 

I have a '03 ML500 with 130k.

 

I have a 2005 ML500 with 164,000 miles on it. Just put quite a bit of money into it for repairs and must keep it for a while. It is paid off.

Curious what issues I may encounter from here on out and realistically how many more miles I can get out of my car?

Thanks for your input.

 

Steering rack seals leak
Brake booster seals leak
Front shocks/outer steering tie rods
fuel pump
catalytic converters
A/C compressor
Alternator

If you have kept your car well, what I call as tier II parts could fail...

Tier I parts, engine, tranny and drive train should hold up to well till 250K miles...

Knock on wood.

I am at 186K miles...and have gone though half of the above list items..all between 150K miles - 185K miles..

 

My 1999 ML320 has 168,600 miles. I bought it back in July this year and the engine and trans are going strong.

 

Thank you Mihir_d for your reply and heads up.

I am hoping to avoid putting any more money into my ML for the time being considering what I just shelled out!

I do take good care of my car so hopefully that pays off.

 

New on forum and still learning how to reply.

Thank you for your reply and heads up.

I am hoping to avoid putting any more money into my ML for the time being considering what I just shelled out!

I do take good care of my car so hopefully that pays off.

 

1999 ml430 210k

 

2004 ML500 Inspiration Edition 135000 miles

 

'99 ML320: 144,000 miles

It was sitting for a few years after a few things went on it... and now I've recently went to town on fixing it up. I'm leaving nothing untouched.... new brake lines, hoses, calipers, ebrake shoes, battery, O2 sensors... and worked on the transmission yesterday.

 

How about for us 99 ML320 owners that you give descriptions of what you're doing.

 

Pictures might be better here for that...

The brake lines on my ML rusted out and blew pressure. I decided to replace all four lines (bent them myself), all four brake hoses, and all four calipers. Painted them red too. I bled the system myself several times... took it to a shop after the fact to have them pretty much say I did a good job.

The battery was shot... procedure for that shouldn't be necessary to explain however, at the time, I only had a hex key (allen wrench) so I had to remove the airbox. Shot a **** ton of PBblaster on the bolt for the battery. Everything on my ML is just so rusty.

Brake light switch needed replacing -- since my brake lights would not light up/cruise control was disabled/low range would not engage. Not sure if low range is associated with the brake light switch?? it works now...

My rear passenger knuckle (bearing carrier) needed a new bearing... so I removed the bearing carrier and took it to a NAPA machine shop and had a new bearing pressed in.... quoted MB $450 for parts alone on this. Got the work done at the machine shop for a total of $150 labor and parts. Re-installed the knuckle and bingo. good to go. No need to replace the ABS speed sensor.

I replaced the pilot bushing on the transmission to stop the leak issue i have.... and while doing so I drained the drip pan, removed it... replaced the trans oil filter and put everything back together. Filled it back up with a little over 3.5 liters of MB fluid. I just checked it and it needs a little more... i'll get to that later (only 3 liters or less came out when i drained everything so, figure I'm in better shape now than I was).

I also went to a u-pull-it junkyard that happened to have a '98 ML. I took the A/C lines out of it (full pressure freon everywhere is bad but, at least i know it holds pressure? haha). I refitted my ML with the "new" A/C lines and still have to evacuate and pressurize properly. Right now I have the system with half air and half gas since I didn't vacuum.... but the compressor engages and it blows cool air. Should blow colder.

I need to have a weld job done on the rear frame crossmember before it passes inspection. I also have a slight wobble of my front drivers wheel/tire.... so might be another bearing or a balance issue. Possibily a CV axle issue there as well.... still have to determine that.

I think that's the gist of everything... for now
More pictures coming

 

More pictures.

 

Transmission work and I slimed the tires

 

My pictures may be out of order. More transmission here and I installed new ebrake shoes. Found out my ebrake cable was disconnected at the junction under the car and at the hubs. Works like a charm now, after some adjusting.

 

I brought my 2001 in 2007 with 65,000 on it and now has 140,000. No real problems other then crankshaft position sensor, AM Module and drivers side window regulator in 7 years.

 

2000 ML430 that I had up in till 130k miles. I gave it to a family member as it was paid off but I spent a boat load of money to keep it running. And the car was always hungry for gas LOL. My cousin who still drives it has 174k still running strong!

 

188000 miles rights now, replaced the engine my self at 168000 (shops wanted $2500 labor) engine shaking a bit sometimes now, probably vacuum system, I don't know. I replaced the sparks coils, didn't fix the shake.


First engine the 1-st piston ring broke, I only believe because of using Motor-kote in the engine oil.


Pistons and all interior parts where still looking good after 168000 miles. i dismount the engine to the very last bolt. Inside cylinders looked like new, no scratch or sign of worn, very amazed of that, 168000 miles again. I think these engine will run 500k if no oil additive will be added.


We only keep the car now to absorb all the salt Michigan is throwing on the streets in the winter time, spare the BMX 5 from that. I try to sell it for $5500, but not yet. The car is, 4x4, new tires and great stability, we still drive it, and 85 no pr. on the way to church (long drive).


DJ Oradea

 

I have a 2003 ML 270 since new and have 253,000km currently. Running well. Have a minor leak from the auto with a little oil on the pan. Doesn't appear to be the pan seal - the transmission was serviced at 190,000 km.
Where should I look for this leak as it appears to be around the bottom of the transmission?

 

open a thread about your leak.

 

Hi!

My 04 ML270CDI has done 264.000Km still running strong!

If you see oil on the crossmenber, it's likely to come from the inlet manifold. Delete the flaps in the manifold, clean it for black gunk, replace the O rings, and disable the EGR valve. This wil dramaticly increase engine life!

 

Thank you, Already replaced leaking inlet manifold at 180,000km and no leaks from around the engine, but a minor transmission oil leak that appears to be not the transmission pan cover. I have a new filter and pan gasket but it may not be the problems maybe another point - not from the front but around the transmission and the lower part of the box (transmission)! Any "O" rings or electrical connections?

 

My ML350 2014 (6 months ) 1350 miles and still going strong.