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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Thinking about purchasing a 2003 ML500 with 122k miles. Couldn't find any negative reviews or problem areas other than gas mileage. Information would be helpful from anyone with experience with this truck!
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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I bought mine in October '10. 78,000 miles and a beautiful machine. However since then, * Rear seat was stuck in down position. Need new release cable. * Replaced hoods struts. * Replaced 3rd brake light (center). * Replaced license plate light. *Replaced lower ball joints. *Trip computer stoped working. I pulled fuses 13 & 22 and replaced. Computer is now working w/no light.

It seems every day is a new adventure with this thing. I'm not so sure about it. Good luck.
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Old Jan 24, 2011 | 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by ML 500 mz
I bought mine in October '10. 78,000 miles and a beautiful machine. However since then, * Rear seat was stuck in down position. Need new release cable. * Replaced hoods struts. * Replaced 3rd brake light (center). * Replaced license plate light. *Replaced lower ball joints. *Trip computer stoped working. I pulled fuses 13 & 22 and replaced. Computer is now working w/no light.

It seems every day is a new adventure with this thing. I'm not so sure about it. Good luck.
Thats called maintenence 78000 miles plus!! Get real! hood struts, light bulb seat cable ball joints, what on earth do you expect from a used high mileage vehicle??
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