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Old Mar 21, 2016 | 09:49 AM
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Used 2007 ML-350

After my wife totaled our 2008 C300 (thank God she's ok), I am looking at purchasing a used 2007 ML-350. Can anyone point me to any "buyer beware" situations with the ML?

I also have an 06 C230 with the balance shaft issue so I don't want to walk into another problem.

The ML's we are looking at are:
ML-350 4Matic, Command w/Nav, running boards, tow package and 105k miles.

ML-350, 140k miles (anyone know if I can install the Command unit from my 06 C230 so I can have Nav in this one?)

Both are 2007's.

Any feedback is greatly appreciated!

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Old Mar 23, 2016 | 03:45 PM
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Check if the VIN falls within the ML350 3.5L Balance Shaft Failure batch of 350's.

If it does stay far away.

Like any other MB it will have small issues here and there.
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I'm looking at a 2005/6 ML350 with only 24 thousand k's - how can I check that the vin does/doesn't fall within the issue batch?
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On my former '07 a front diff bearing went bad at 35,000 mi. Repair runs from $600 to $1,500. Check the subject on this forum..........
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