M-Class (W164) Produced 2006-2011: ML280CDI, ML320CDI, ML420CDI, ML350, ML500, ML550

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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 08:05 PM
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Hello... My name is Elias….
New to the forum so I apologise if this is a newbie question. I am in the process of purchasing a 2005 ml350 w164. Although listed as a 2005 model it has the updated 2006s model appearance. How is this possible, I thought the new range of MLs weren’t released until 2006? Also could anyone tell me if the 2005 models are compatible with an I pod? The link below is the ml I am buying pending a pre purchase inspection from Merc.
http://www.carsales.com.au/all-cars/...d=121A8A443DAF

Thank you for any help you can offer.
I look forward to learning from the forum and its members.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 08:33 PM
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I would get the VIN number and check it here: http://old.mbclub.ru/mb/vin/?lng=eng

Don't know about the ipod compatibility.
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Old Aug 15, 2009 | 09:25 PM
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cheers

thankyou found the answer for anyone else whos intrested... The redesigned M-class (chassis name W164) was introduced in April 2005 as a 2006 model after a showing at the North American International Auto Show in January._wikipedia...

now to work out if it works with the iphone..
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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 01:48 PM
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Originally Posted by elias2010
thankyou found the answer for anyone else whos intrested... The redesigned M-class (chassis name W164) was introduced in April 2005 as a 2006 model after a showing at the North American International Auto Show in January._wikipedia...

now to work out if it works with the iphone..
You may want to do a search and find lots of posts concerning the iPod. It boils down to have a costly full-integrated system (but there were complaints about the volume) or, as I did, a cheap cable running from the iPod to an AUX socket in the glovebox...That's for the iPod. For the iPhone, if you have COMAND and the phone preinstalled cabling, your dealer can sell you a proper puck to install in the armrest. It works very well but the COMAND can only take approx 500 numbers..

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Old Aug 16, 2009 | 09:08 PM
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ok i have another question the car which i am looking at dosent seem to have a color display. is it possible to retrofit one of the newer command units with navigation into it or should i just look at some other cars?
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:30 PM
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anyone?
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 04:55 PM
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It is only a matter of how much money you want to spend. You certainly can upgrade but it won't be cheap.
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Old Aug 17, 2009 | 07:24 PM
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so its not a matter of buying the new head unit and plug and play ?
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