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Old Jul 8, 2021 | 01:38 AM
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Maybe about to buy 2010 ML350 CDI Canada

Hello all:

I may be about to buy a 2010 ML350 CDI 4Matic. It's got 205,000km on it, and it's had only one owner from new. AFAIK (I haven't seen the car yet) all servicing work was done at a main dealer, until about 9 months ago when they switched to a Mercedes specialist for mechanical work. Brakes and battery changed within the last year, and the car has been certified ready for sale.

Are there any issues I should be aware of before I go to see the car later today? Price is appropriate for age and mileage.

Thanks in advance,

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Old Jul 8, 2021 | 09:20 AM
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Run away from any MB diesel built after 2006.
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If possible, I suggest you ask to remove the Y duct that joins the air filters in the turbine. Inspect the orange rubber and turbine inlet situation. Check for excess oil at the turbine inlet. The presence of excess oil means intake manifold contamination.

And don't buy the car without a scanner diagnostic, preferably a Star Diagnosys.
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Originally Posted by E55Greasemonkey
Run away from any MB diesel built after 2006.
Ooh, nasty! Why so? I've owned three MB diesels, a 2009 C-Class, and a 2012 and a 2015, both E-classes, and they all seemed to work just fine. All were relatively low mileage, true, but what is the issue that makes you say to keep away from M-B diesels?

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Originally Posted by mRaposo
If possible, I suggest you ask to remove the Y duct that joins the air filters in the turbine. Inspect the orange rubber and turbine inlet situation. Check for excess oil at the turbine inlet. The presence of excess oil means intake manifold contamination.

And don't buy the car without a scanner diagnostic, preferably a Star Diagnosys.
Thanks for this advice. A scan check would be a great idea, and I may be able to check with the servicing dealer and the MBservice agent who have been looking after the car.
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