How Many Miles Do You Have on Your ML???
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Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 239
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From: Overhere
w210 e55
Just hit 159,000.
Recently had to do the support bearing and front axle rebuild as the joint started making some nasty noise too.
Head Unit lcd went out again and sent it to United for a $250.00 fix (second time).
And unusual (but read about other instances) front lower shock bolt snapped off.
Could not drill out the broken hardened bolt out of the arm so had to replace the lower front control arm.
Since I dumped some cash into it, I put a new set of tires on.
WOW! drives like a millions bucks again. I forgot how nice a new set of tires feels on this truck....I'm drivin' it to the end too!
Recently had to do the support bearing and front axle rebuild as the joint started making some nasty noise too.
Head Unit lcd went out again and sent it to United for a $250.00 fix (second time).
And unusual (but read about other instances) front lower shock bolt snapped off.
Could not drill out the broken hardened bolt out of the arm so had to replace the lower front control arm.
Since I dumped some cash into it, I put a new set of tires on.
WOW! drives like a millions bucks again. I forgot how nice a new set of tires feels on this truck....I'm drivin' it to the end too!
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Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 26
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From: Western Cape, South Africa
2005 ML 270 CDI, 2004 E270 CDI, 2006 CLK55 AMG
2005 ML 270cdi
186 327kms
Have recently replaced the turbo @ 180 000kms (the pressure side turbine wheel sheared off)
Replaced glow plugs @ 175 000kms due to the indication light coming back on after starting
Replaced engine and gearbox mountings @ 160 000kms
Still running on the original front rotors
Serviced every 10 000kms, doing an air filter and oil filter change with shell helix 5W-40 full synthetic oil
Gearbox service at 120 000kms
fuel filter changed every 40 000kms
Running with 2 stroke oil added to fuel @ 200ml per tankfull
De catted
186 327kms
Have recently replaced the turbo @ 180 000kms (the pressure side turbine wheel sheared off)
Replaced glow plugs @ 175 000kms due to the indication light coming back on after starting
Replaced engine and gearbox mountings @ 160 000kms
Still running on the original front rotors
Serviced every 10 000kms, doing an air filter and oil filter change with shell helix 5W-40 full synthetic oil
Gearbox service at 120 000kms
fuel filter changed every 40 000kms
Running with 2 stroke oil added to fuel @ 200ml per tankfull
De catted
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 2
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From: Sacramento
2002 ML320
2002 ML320 - 75,000 Have had it for approx. 15 months. Great little Vehicle. Some seriously hindering issues though. Ridiculously small rear view mirrors(forget seeing anything behind you) when pulling a trailer. Next to Zero aftermarket 4wd Options (Tires, Winch,etc.) . It does pull my 2 place snowmobile trailer fully loaded with ease and at 17 mpg witch is great. Surprisingly good in snow(even pulling some fairly steep hills/Drifts pulling trailer). Very happy so far.
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Joined: May 2002
Posts: 37
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From: boston area
ml430
00 ML430 i have 130,002. and I still love it.
my fm radio has not volume, and command system is not calibrated but all in all it LOOKS very good and still rides nicely. live in massachusetts.
my fm radio has not volume, and command system is not calibrated but all in all it LOOKS very good and still rides nicely. live in massachusetts.
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2021 GLB250 FWD, 2023 GLA250 FWD, 2013 C250, 2015 GLK350, 2005 ML350SE, 2003 E320
2005 ML350 Special Edition
183,000+ miles.
Only major problem: Replaced front drive shaft @ 170,000 miles.
Has a few minor problems that I will fix when I have time.
Do all my own PM, most repairs.
Getting hard to find aftermarket tires in SE size and local dealer only carries SP5000 which only last about 12,000 miles.
Only major problem: Replaced front drive shaft @ 170,000 miles.
Has a few minor problems that I will fix when I have time.
Do all my own PM, most repairs.
Getting hard to find aftermarket tires in SE size and local dealer only carries SP5000 which only last about 12,000 miles.
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Joined: May 2015
Posts: 14
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From: VA
2000 ML320
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Joined: Oct 2015
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2002 ML500
How to get 210K on a 2002 ML500
My dad lives in North Ga and runs a small business - drove it all over the place and kept in top shape. As a MB noob I have a ton of questions on what I should and shouldn't repair. It's only been mine since February, but hands down my favorite car ever.
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Joined: Oct 2015
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ML430
a month ago I purchased an ML 430 at 185900 miles for $2500 in Honolulu and shipped it to Hilo, sight unseen.
So when it finally came off the boat I collected it and drove it home. It was immediately apparent that I was going to run into issues as a check engine light was on and intermittent BAS light.
In the next few days it slowly ran out of power and to top it all a coolant hose, which was crudely attached to the expansion tank, ruptured. Fortunately we stopped before it over heated.
So recognizing that it may have been a bad purchase I have set out to try and turn a potentially bad situation around.
Before doing anything I solved the coolant hose problem and flushed the cheap coolant out replacing it with recommended fluids.
I have since bought an OBDII reader and found that the ECL was on due to a misfire on 2 cylinders thus explaining the loss of power.
After removing all 16 cheap spark plugs found installed and replaced them with Bosch plugs and 2 of the coils, I was able to get the engine to run very smoothly and now no ECL light and strangely this also rectified my BAS light on issue. During all of this my kids found that I speak another language.
I did an engine oil service opting for Mobil 1 synthetic.
Both torsion bar bushings were replaced which resolved the clicking sound from underneath the car. This was supposed to be a 15 minute job but took the bulk of my day because I had to wait for the glue to dry before reinstalling the units.
I have stripped the drivers door panel and replaced or repaired all the door weatherstrip and panel clips. It sounds much quieter in the cabin.
Next week I intend to drain the transmission fluid and service. I suspect that the transmission fluid has never been replaced because the transmission cap seal seems to be original. The transmission seems fine but I am not taking a chance with it.
I found an intact ML320 in the scrapyard and managed to get the walnut finish off, electric water pump, Bose radio, all the door weatherstrip, engine cover and a brand new matching tire which I needed all for $150. Would have taken more but it was grey opposed to my light brown finish.
There remains a quiet crunching sound at low speed under the car so to hopefully resolve the sound, I intend to do a transfer case oil flush.
I am not a mechanic, just learning and having fun as I go.
Meanwhile enjoying a great ride.
So when it finally came off the boat I collected it and drove it home. It was immediately apparent that I was going to run into issues as a check engine light was on and intermittent BAS light.
In the next few days it slowly ran out of power and to top it all a coolant hose, which was crudely attached to the expansion tank, ruptured. Fortunately we stopped before it over heated.
So recognizing that it may have been a bad purchase I have set out to try and turn a potentially bad situation around.
Before doing anything I solved the coolant hose problem and flushed the cheap coolant out replacing it with recommended fluids.
I have since bought an OBDII reader and found that the ECL was on due to a misfire on 2 cylinders thus explaining the loss of power.
After removing all 16 cheap spark plugs found installed and replaced them with Bosch plugs and 2 of the coils, I was able to get the engine to run very smoothly and now no ECL light and strangely this also rectified my BAS light on issue. During all of this my kids found that I speak another language.
I did an engine oil service opting for Mobil 1 synthetic.
Both torsion bar bushings were replaced which resolved the clicking sound from underneath the car. This was supposed to be a 15 minute job but took the bulk of my day because I had to wait for the glue to dry before reinstalling the units.
I have stripped the drivers door panel and replaced or repaired all the door weatherstrip and panel clips. It sounds much quieter in the cabin.
Next week I intend to drain the transmission fluid and service. I suspect that the transmission fluid has never been replaced because the transmission cap seal seems to be original. The transmission seems fine but I am not taking a chance with it.
I found an intact ML320 in the scrapyard and managed to get the walnut finish off, electric water pump, Bose radio, all the door weatherstrip, engine cover and a brand new matching tire which I needed all for $150. Would have taken more but it was grey opposed to my light brown finish.
There remains a quiet crunching sound at low speed under the car so to hopefully resolve the sound, I intend to do a transfer case oil flush.
I am not a mechanic, just learning and having fun as I go.
Meanwhile enjoying a great ride.
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Joined: Nov 2014
Posts: 4
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1999 Mercedes ML
a month ago I purchased an ML 430 at 185900 miles for $2500 in Honolulu and shipped it to Hilo, sight unseen.
So when it finally came off the boat I collected it and drove it home. It was immediately apparent that I was going to run into issues as a check engine light was on and intermittent BAS light.
In the next few days it slowly ran out of power and to top it all a coolant hose, which was crudely attached to the expansion tank, ruptured. Fortunately we stopped before it over heated.
So recognizing that it may have been a bad purchase I have set out to try and turn a potentially bad situation around.
Before doing anything I solved the coolant hose problem and flushed the cheap coolant out replacing it with recommended fluids.
I have since bought an OBDII reader and found that the ECL was on due to a misfire on 2 cylinders thus explaining the loss of power.
After removing all 16 cheap spark plugs found installed and replaced them with Bosch plugs and 2 of the coils, I was able to get the engine to run very smoothly and now no ECL light and strangely this also rectified my BAS light on issue. During all of this my kids found that I speak another language.
I did an engine oil service opting for Mobil 1 synthetic.
Both torsion bar bushings were replaced which resolved the clicking sound from underneath the car. This was supposed to be a 15 minute job but took the bulk of my day because I had to wait for the glue to dry before reinstalling the units.
I have stripped the drivers door panel and replaced or repaired all the door weatherstrip and panel clips. It sounds much quieter in the cabin.
Next week I intend to drain the transmission fluid and service. I suspect that the transmission fluid has never been replaced because the transmission cap seal seems to be original. The transmission seems fine but I am not taking a chance with it.
I found an intact ML320 in the scrapyard and managed to get the walnut finish off, electric water pump, Bose radio, all the door weatherstrip, engine cover and a brand new matching tire which I needed all for $150. Would have taken more but it was grey opposed to my light brown finish.
There remains a quiet crunching sound at low speed under the car so to hopefully resolve the sound, I intend to do a transfer case oil flush.
I am not a mechanic, just learning and having fun as I go.
Meanwhile enjoying a great ride.
So when it finally came off the boat I collected it and drove it home. It was immediately apparent that I was going to run into issues as a check engine light was on and intermittent BAS light.
In the next few days it slowly ran out of power and to top it all a coolant hose, which was crudely attached to the expansion tank, ruptured. Fortunately we stopped before it over heated.
So recognizing that it may have been a bad purchase I have set out to try and turn a potentially bad situation around.
Before doing anything I solved the coolant hose problem and flushed the cheap coolant out replacing it with recommended fluids.
I have since bought an OBDII reader and found that the ECL was on due to a misfire on 2 cylinders thus explaining the loss of power.
After removing all 16 cheap spark plugs found installed and replaced them with Bosch plugs and 2 of the coils, I was able to get the engine to run very smoothly and now no ECL light and strangely this also rectified my BAS light on issue. During all of this my kids found that I speak another language.
I did an engine oil service opting for Mobil 1 synthetic.
Both torsion bar bushings were replaced which resolved the clicking sound from underneath the car. This was supposed to be a 15 minute job but took the bulk of my day because I had to wait for the glue to dry before reinstalling the units.
I have stripped the drivers door panel and replaced or repaired all the door weatherstrip and panel clips. It sounds much quieter in the cabin.
Next week I intend to drain the transmission fluid and service. I suspect that the transmission fluid has never been replaced because the transmission cap seal seems to be original. The transmission seems fine but I am not taking a chance with it.
I found an intact ML320 in the scrapyard and managed to get the walnut finish off, electric water pump, Bose radio, all the door weatherstrip, engine cover and a brand new matching tire which I needed all for $150. Would have taken more but it was grey opposed to my light brown finish.
There remains a quiet crunching sound at low speed under the car so to hopefully resolve the sound, I intend to do a transfer case oil flush.
I am not a mechanic, just learning and having fun as I go.
Meanwhile enjoying a great ride.
Glad it's working out for ya! If you take good care of it you will absolutely enjoy it!! Taking ours Down to North Carolina for thanksgiving and I can't wait. The drive is quite enjoyable!!
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2002 ML 320, 2010 ML 350, 2010 GLK 350
ML Mileage
2002 ML320 has 183K and loving every minute/mile of it. Bought it in 2005 with a little over 50K on it. Was my wife's, then my daughter's and finally the old man gets to drive a super truck. Great ride, super agile with excellent traction on snow/ice in the coal mining southern mountains of West Virginia. Doing the majority of service work and now listening to a noisy timing chain. Undecided which route to take; either a engine replacement for 1100 or remove replace chain for 1000. Any advice from some of the great members who have been guiding me thru all the typical dilemmas. Our members certainly have helped me think thru the various scenarios with their experience have been right on target. Thanks for SHARING!
