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Looking at used ML400, 2015, 34k miles.....

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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 10:49 AM
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Looking at used ML400, 2015, 34k miles.....

Has leather, towing package, bi xenons, illuminated sidesteps, active park assist, active blind spot, active lane assist, leather wheel with matching wood trim, hot and cooled cup holders, 20" AMG wheels, premium sound, keyless go, FULL service history with MB dealer.
They are asking $25k, id be happier at $22 but wondering if its worth it in todays market ?
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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by simongunz
Has leather, towing package, bi xenons, illuminated sidesteps, active park assist, active blind spot, active lane assist, leather wheel with matching wood trim, hot and cooled cup holders, 20" AMG wheels, premium sound, keyless go, FULL service history with MB dealer.
They are asking $25k, id be happier at $22 but wondering if its worth it in todays market ?
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That sounds really nice! I assume this is from a MB Dealer? Does it have airmatic?
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Old Sep 4, 2023 | 08:43 PM
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That price almost seems low.
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Old Sep 5, 2023 | 07:46 AM
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I paid $25,000 for me last November, similarly equipped but 85,000 miles. I think the price is right but make an offer! Just don’t lose that vehicle!! What color?
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Old Sep 5, 2023 | 08:21 AM
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Price seems high in this price softening market.

Early M276 build, check for chain tensioner check valve work was completed.
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Price seems high in this price softening market.

Early M276 build, check for chain tensioner check valve work was completed.
Thanks for the info , am going to test drive the car this afternoon, anything to listen out for on startup or when running re the chain tensioner?
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I paid $25,000 for me last November, similarly equipped but 85,000 miles. I think the price is right but make an offer! Just don’t lose that vehicle!! What color?
iridium silver metallic with black leather
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Old Sep 5, 2023 | 11:20 AM
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It’s not airmatic suspension, coming from a 2010 GL450 with airmatic I'm sure Im going to feel the difference, however having replaced the airbags (rears twice) and compressor i wont fee the difference in my pocket!,lol

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Thanks for the info , am going to test drive the car this afternoon, anything to listen out for on startup or when running re the chain tensioner?
I would listen for the chain tensioners anyway, but those affected M276 engines were between 2010 and the end of 2013.

In my search for the ML350, I basically decided to skip 2012 and 2013 outright to avoid falling into the affected range. NOTE: Sister's 2012 ML is good and quiet at cold starts and at 120K+ miles.

If you can scan it, it would be great. In particular, any pending codes with the radar sensors, and/or camshaft timing. Too low mileage for anything, but who knows?

The price is right if the mileage is honest.

UPDATE: forgot to mention. With any ML, check for water intrusion in the back, not only the tire area but also on both sides behind the panel covers. The right side holds the RearSAM and you do NOT want water there. On the left, there is some connector at the bottom which also does not like water either. The hose for the washer fluid passes close by on the left side.

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Well I've now joined the ML400 club!
Met up with the seller this afternoonand the 2nd the car turned the corner and i saw it i knew i was having it no matter what!! its flawless!!
I opened the trunk and a huge whaft of new car smell hit me!! i sat in the seat and its like a brand new vehicle.

The car is perfect, the carfax checks out and the autocheck, i also swung by the dealership that's been servicing it and they knew the vehicle very well, they printed me the history out.

Due to pick it up Thursday/Friday thanks for the info above etc got ir for a price i was very happy with.

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