Looking at a used 2015 ML350 w/ 72K
03-28-2024 | 09:49 AM
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Former R230, W220 and W221 owner
Don't celebrate too much if you find an ML with the basic steel springs. I have already had to replace one spring due to cracking and my mechanic had to replace springs in his 2010 E class wagon. MB did not use good metal in these and they will need replacing at some point .
Airmatic wasn't as bad. The replacement was straight forward. It was either shock or compressor. Most of my nightmares were with ABC. PS Pump, valve blocks, ride height sensors, hoses, ABC fluid/flushes etc....I don't think I ever spent under $2,000 to have my ABC system repaired. it was a sophisticated system and very costly to repair. I'm done with that life.
