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

1 millionth M class built today @ MBUSI!

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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:22 PM
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1 millionth M class built today @ MBUSI!

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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 10:27 PM
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Before someone asks, it is a ML350 BLUETEC speced for American sale. I also know the VIN # lol.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 01:57 AM
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Any idea where it is headed, for sale or display? What color?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 05:07 AM
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Congrat's............

Originally Posted by VelociRaptor
Before someone asks, it is a ML350 BLUETEC speced for American sale. I also know the VIN # lol.
This newer model is a far cry from my original 1999 ML430....and no, mine is a Steel Grey, gas ML350....coming to Canada.....
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:04 AM
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Grey on grey sittin on 19s. No Idea were its headed.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by VelociRaptor
Before someone asks, it is a ML350 BLUETEC speced for American sale. I also know the VIN # lol.
Did you mean ML320 BlueTec?
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 10:55 AM
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i believe the 2010 bluetecs are now 350s as well
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 03:36 PM
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For 2010 the ML320 is replaced with ML350 Bluetec, same motor just different "name"....BTW, there was a palladium silver 2010 ML350 at my dealer this week.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 09:46 PM
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Did you mean ML320 BlueTec?
No sir, 2010 models are 350s
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Old Sep 11, 2009 | 01:40 AM
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This post got me googling. http://mbusi.com/

kinda neat site
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 07:40 PM
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I want to go pull that andon cord!!!

PS where is the light tunnel for final paint inspection?????
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Old Sep 19, 2009 | 11:48 PM
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Great point.........

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I want to go pull that andon cord!!!

PS where is the light tunnel for final paint inspection?????
No wonder they can't see the "rusting" rear hatch area !!!!!!! lt has happened on all 4 of my M-Classes !!!!!!!!!
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 06:31 PM
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I want to go pull that andon cord!!!

PS where is the light tunnel for final paint inspection?????
Well, the final one is in the WSA area. Its inspected 7 times before it leaves the trim side of the shop then 4 more times on final side. Ive never pulled that cord(since I dont work on Final 4 were this pic was taken) but Ive pulled one just like it on Trim 6
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 06:32 PM
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No wonder they can't see the "rusting" rear hatch area !!!!!!! lt has happened on all 4 of my M-Classes !!!!!!!!!
What part of the hatch area? You have a pic I can see?
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Originally Posted by VelociRaptor
Well, the final one is in the WSA area. Its inspected 7 times before it leaves the trim side of the shop then 4 more times on final side. Ive never pulled that cord(since I dont work on Final 4 were this pic was taken) but Ive pulled one just like it on Trim 6
Hmm is that where it is transferred to "MBUSA" and the white plastic film is applied?

Sounds like you've only pulled the cord once! You must be perfect or letting stuff slide by . Just kidding
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I pull the cord once or twice a rotation sometimes and sometimes none at all. Its pretty smooth on the last trim line because most of the things that arent right are already caught and I usually fix stuff myself if I can or have time to. If not I let my team leader know about it and he/she fixes it. You working on an assembly line can probably relate lol....
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Hey "V"...

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What part of the hatch area? You have a pic I can see?
The area underneath where the chrome piece sits above the licence plate...The two outer corners, eventually, over time(will bend in slightly and start rubbing on the painted surface)...l thought, they started to add some rubber cushioning back there, but not sure........l've always experience bubbling in this area.....Always covered under warranty, but still a nusense.....
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So the chrome handle strip is curling in slightly and rubbing the paint on the liftgate itself and rusting that spot. I will look and see whats up on that, the handle strip is installed in my area.
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