Buying a used Mercedes M-class W164 - 2005-2011, Common Issues, Engine types

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Buying a used Mercedes-Benz M class W164 - produced from 2005 to 2011
Rady pri kúpe ojazdeného Mercedesu ML W164
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What is the best engine, which gearbox should you choose, what are the common problems with these cars? How powerful are the best engines? Watch the video and you will get answers to all these questions!
What to look for when buying a used Mercedes ML W 164 SUV advice / guide
used Mercedes M-class W164 review
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[@stgotzov]

I think there are big mistakes in this review. V6 ml 350 and v8 500 before facelift are with m112 and m113 engines and doesn't have any issues with balance shaft and chains. Early facelift models with m272 and m273 engines are those with balance shaft problems. But they also being fixed after few years around 2010. You can check serial number of you engine if it is affected or not.

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

you are right, I fckd up

[@stgotzov]

@@differentcarreview-dcr Don't worry , it can happen to everybody. Your reviews are one of the best In KZbin, keep going.

[@victorvelcea]

are you sure about it? on every source i looked it up it says the 350 has the m272 for the prefacelift

[@Heinzhellman]

@@victorvelcea Yep, the 350 uses the newer m272. Only the early 500 uses the outdated (but bulletproof) m113.

[@247ze]

@@Heinzhellman ty for this most likely gonna buy one tomorrow this gave me more confidence in it

[@mpkp2011]

I bought a 2011 ML350 4matic as my first car just over a 1.5 years ago and good lord was it a great purchase. $18,000 and 85k miles on it, cloud grey with new wheels, brakes, and fluids. I've already put over 15,000 miles on it. The performance and ride comfort is unparalleled. It feels like a tank, and rides like a cloud. Only sometimes I wish I had the V8 550, but then the engine hits 3500rpm and I forget such silly thoughts. It looks so sleek and beautiful, my coworkers often envy and my girlfriend loves it just as much as I do (ok, maybe not as much but she still likes it a lot!). Most people ask me if it is a 2015 or 2016 model! They're blown away when I tell them to go back another decade. I feel safe driving it in any environment, and confident taking it to the middle of nowhere, knowing it'll get me back home without breaking a sweat. This car works perfectly for my everyday driving to school and work, but it thrives as a roadtrip king. I can eat up mile after mile in my ML without noticing, and it only gets better mileage as well. A few weeks ago I went on a 650 mile roadtrip roundtrip, and averaged 22mpg and only going through 1.5 tanks of gas.The space is perfect for me, I've taken it on a few camping trips and I'm able to load everything I need very easily, and it's nice knowing that in the future I can add a trailer to it or some nice roof racks as well. I won't lie, I've even been tempted by the ram bars because little kid me saw them in Jurassic Park like that, but I want to keep the clean look instead. So far I have had only one unexpected issue with the brakelights. Apparently the wiring harness on them is weak and known to fail on many MLs, but the fix was only $150 from the dealer. Since the engineering is so smart too I was still able to drive around as it used the tail lights as a backup brake light. Look up how the repairs look on youtube and you can spot if it has been done to an ML you want to purchase, as it will likely need changing at this point in time. In addition, I had my service A, transmission service, and spark plugs done since I've owned the car. Service A from my SoCal dealership cost $250. The transmission service I was originally quoted at $626. I used an online coupon, and because I made my service guys laugh on a early Saturday morning, they only charged me $300 (that was possibly the luckiest day of my life, next to meeting my girlfriend). The sparks I changed myself from watching YT videos, and only cost about $100 after buying all parts and tools. Dealer was trying to charge $500. It did eat up 6 hours of my time though, but was well worth it. Soon I look at replacing my front rotors, tires, brakes, and replacing the air filters and swapping differential fluids. All costly, but I was aware this will need to be done in time. And it will be well worth it to keep my beast on the road for many years to come.

[@rm617]

Wtf

[@rm617]

$18000 85k 2011 great purchase ?

[@rm617]

I got my 2013 newer model ML350 65k miles for the same price you paid for and all services done.

[@mpkp2011]

​@@rm617 Mine is outfitted with about every option; including sport rims, keyless entry, push start/stop, LED lights, rear DVD players, etc etc.. very rare for the 2006 - 2011, making it the ultimate W164. Carfax showed every service done at dealer previously with the cleanest interior I've found. And the price is after tax too, the sticker was $15k, so I would say it was fair, especially as depreciation has changed since then. A 2013 was closer to 20k minimum then, and I don't really like the styling of that year/model. Hope you are enjoying it as much as I am enjoying mine!

[@rm617]

Thanks bro. We both got great deal on it. Mine got every option as well and I enjoy it a lot.

[@elvisancans3308]

Recently found your channel, seems that reviews are very detailed and useful, especially is it good that you mention which years had which problems.

[@francov4768]

I have been very happy with my '06 ML350, now with 133k miles. Just routine maintenance and oil changes. The power steering did have a leak, I bought a $4 O-ring from Mercedes and changed it myself. It was at the power steering reservoir, very common issue. I have owned several MB cars through the years but this is my first SUV from them. I love the way it rides, the roominess, and it is one of the safest vehicles on the road. I plan to upgrade to the updated 2012+ model, just waiting for that model to depreciate a little more😊 before pulling the trigger.

[@moth450]

Franco V amen. Brother. I am eyeing an 2009 model. Th e wife always wanted one.

[@UBIGI]

👍

[@brianbfree2328]

Franco V I like your model better than the 12'. I was considering buying one (10-11), but after watching this, I'd be playing Russian Roulette. Too many component failures reported for me, but it's a beautiful ride! I'm glad you're getting good service out of yours👍🏾

[@akujude]

What can you tell someone that want to buy the 2006 model to go on or to leave?

[@alexjoseph9157]

Turbo issues with cdi/bluetek include actuator fail, turbo inlet valves sticking $3-7k, Steering issues including rack and pinion failure - have to remove front transaxle to get steering rack out $2k-3.5k. these are all very expensive to fix. make sure you get one that has these dealt with.

[@jask320]

if you want w164 you should find ml500 instead of 350 or 550. Very solid car. My mother in law has one, already for 8 years, any problems with it. I love this car

[@jorgechiubomberos]

I use to have a 2005 ml. The Last w163, it worked very good. I pushed her to the limit since i used it to go on firefighter runs and carrie my firefightinh, paramedic gear. Now i got a GLS 450 because of the much room needed. In my past car, never had anything mayor, hope this one goes the same, but inhave to tell you, when I switched from the grand cherokee to this ml, the way these car responded to high velocity stop and go and sharp turns was a hughe difference, before the jeep i had explorers of different generations, supper wobbly. These car with 4matic is a different experience when you are speeding on turns. Quality issues were ok, had a problem with the MCS screen, got that replaced from another unit, but i think i was Lucky and also it was the end of a generation were the mayority of bugs were worked out, the video of these car ibhave it here on KZbin.

[@arxvphoto809]

Jorge Chiu great write up, appreciate that. What's the safest/reliable used ML to buy? Like which year? Thank you.

[@Namco_]

outdated? looks like much better than new GLE

[@jaxxbrat2634]

08 with running boards is sweet

[@mpkp2011]

I own a 2011 and people still ask if mine is a 2015 model lmao. When I say the body style came out a decade ago it blows them away

[@mpkp2011]

@james 699 Extremely reliable. Have had my 2011 ml350 since Oct 2016 and have had no problems at all. Have done only the recommended maintenance by the book at my local benz mech and have even done some of it myself (sparks, filters). Bought it with 80k miles and already racked it up to 110k miles. Mostly on road trips, moving my apartments around, and start/stop city driving. Still drives like an absolute dream. If you buy one, make sure its had its battery changed, transmission fluid done, and rear light sockets fixed (they had faulty wiring from the factory that needs replacement). Any other questions just ask!

[@vilyng]

Was thinking to buy a 2011ML300 but worried about the maintenance and expensive spare parts.....any owners please comments. Thanks

[@dixondoughty3121]

@@mpkp2011 still studying strong?

[@ervisbekteshi5695]

Any M113 or M113K mercedes equipped engine is very very good.No timing chain issues at all. So the ML500 should actually be first choice.But the mpg on these is poor though.

[@DriftingElectrode]

The video says to avoid 5.0 v8 from 2006 and 2007 because they corrected the timing chain problems until 2008 but I know that m113 engines are very reliable

[@daverowlands2948]

I've got a 2010 ML300 with 111k on clock and it hasn't missed a beat part from rear air bag failure which I did myself and easiest job I've ever done on a car... its a tank and built to last including towing my caravan all over the UK and Europe.... look after it and it will look after you

[@cezar88is]

you are so wrong... mercedes ml 500 was a great bulletproof engine . first models from 2005 up to 2008 i think had m113 engines and it was a great engine . one camshaft per valve head and very strong double row timing chain without balance shaft. it has a sprocket only without any balancer. models from 2007-2008 had newer engine and it was 5.5 liters engine with 388hp and this first engine had balancer issue. One more thing 2005 model of ml 500 with m113 engine was exactly same engine from mercedes ml w163 but in newer body w164 we had a little bit more of hp and torgue 😉

[@latinoladino1048]

NatureLoversTV NatureLoversTV I'm trying to figure out what used ML to buy. Some people are so misleading. Thanks for the information

[@user-tx8in8xc3f]

Is 07 ml 350 good to buy with 100k?

[@michellevdg4708]

We have it in black, still the best car and comfortable and practical. This is also my hand me down first car I’m so happy! The only thing is I have to update time to time some things, recently I had to replace the trunk mechanism to open n close it and some breaks but I’m fine w it

[@Elliefuentes]

literally the timing chaing and trunk issues is what I have with mine but really happy to get driving it after getting it fixed. did you replace the trunk opening mechanism? any suggestions?

[@wkturbodiesel1435]

In the video you said the ML500 had a balance shaft issue, and you showed a picture 113 engine. I think you meant the ML550 with a 273 engine. The 113 was not known for having balance shaft issues. The 272 and 273 engine were known for having balance shaft issues. And most of the vehicles equipped with those engine were given a full coverage extended warranty specifically for that issue.

[@MrBdavis99]

Boosted MkIV I concur. The M113 V8 didn't even have a balance shaft. The M113 is a very reliable engine.

[@okimo4431]

So what year of the ML-350 doesn't have the 272 and 273 engines

[@wkturbodiesel1435]

@@okimo4431 Speaking specifically on USA 164 chassis non-diesel models. The ML350 would be a 272 V6.The ML550 would be a 273 V8. The ML500 in the video would be the predecessor of the ML550, it had the 113 V8. The predecessor of the ML350 with the 272 V6 was still labeled an ML350 but it had a 112 V6. If I remember when I get into work in the morning I'll check the exact year range of the engines for you. The balance shaft issue (272 engine) and the idle gear (273 engine) issue was only present in a specific production range for those engines though and was not present in all of them.

[@okimo4431]

@@wkturbodiesel1435 Thank you so much. I will be looking forward to you providing the particular years and models were those engines with timing and balance shaft problems were not present.

[@wkturbodiesel1435]

@@okimo4431 2005-2007 models used the 112/113 engines, 2008-2011 updated to the 272/273 engines. I'll still try to get the production range of the 272/273 that had the balance shaft/timing gear issue, because it was only a limited production run that did.

[@kristiankumanov5732]

I agree, your information is wrong about the M113 5.0 V8. This the old V8 engine ( from 1998)which are so good and no issues are knowing for them. The timing chain mechanism is problem to the newer V6 and V8 Generation engines. I RECOMMEND EVERYONE TO BUY a Mercedes with M113 V8 5.0!!!

[@stephenmcdowell9210]

I was going to buy a Mercedes jeep but changed my mind at last minute 'I settled for a Lexus rx instead 'ive never regretted it this vehicle has been flawless the balance shaft problem but me off 'whereas there was no problem s at all with the Lexus rx 'I think I made the right decision '13 years on with almost 400000 miles and no oil or water leaks no squeaks or rattles and starts first time every time I would buy another in a heartbeat

[@bobratu9029]

I love the looks of this car

[@deadfis39]

Liked all the good information

[@onlyonecannoli3952]

Your information on the ML500 is not correct. The M273 engine is the one with the problem, but there were ML500's (2006-2007) that were equipped with the older 5.0 M113 E50 engine. Those were not affected by the balance shaft or sprocket issue.

[@pyro1977]

Thank you I found this information very helpful

[@averagedev7768]

Big boss of a company that repairs cars at my place drives ML350CDI the OM642 3.0L diesl in Avangard trim. It has 62000 km and he is the first owner. The airmatic pump died due to the car not beeing driven much (he lives 3km from his office, he likes to take a walk). Other stuff is very very reliable.

[@Indian-313]

Can u give your expert review for next gen ml ,please from 2012 onwards

[@noelrussouw6890]

Thank bud, some very useful information, straight forward and to the point.

[@smundurornmatthiasson7319]

the 5 liter engine has only the timing chain problem if not maintained/ regular oil changes etc

[@sverduijn1]

There was a time long ago... buying a Mercedes was paying a lot upfront but driving cheap after that... Now you still pay a lot upfront and afterwards...

[@Kassiusday]

______xWELL SAID ! I had a CL 600full loaded , 2008 I had to resell it // full of electronic issues !! Electronic Gearbox went off one day !! Coil pack .. etc ... also MERCEDES specialists were not even aware how to fix issues, relying only on computer diagnostic , big disappointment & load of money spent in repairs 🙈...,

[@adrianapple6978]

Well sad..they seems to forget why people wanted to save all them life to buy car's like this..

[@UBIGI]

+Kassius KLAY 😈😈😈😢😢

[@itsokaytobeclownpilled5937]

Not for me. Didn't have to do any maintenance until 100k.

[@edwinheredia873]

Nice videos friend!! I would like to watch a review of the mercedes benz SL500 2004 👍🏼

[@elveroniscorner9806]

My favourite ML.

[@explorinlearnindoing5462]

I am buying a 164 soon, but not sure which one. 320 or 500, airmatic or not... I have a 163 320 now but its a bit slow and more old fashoined... I like it , but I love the looks of the 164. Its a beauty... 😊 just which one?...

[@f1f1k2]

Dude, didn't even mention the AMG63 version!

[@richardwells7090]

So the petrols have a problem that if fixed properly should be good for many miles but you don’t recommend buying one!! But you would recommend any of the diesel models which have a massive list of faults that can simply be uneconomical to fix on cars of a certain age, oil cooler seals £1000, injectors £200 each plus fitting, turbos are also another £600 item and not to mention the cold start issue which they suffer from new plugs and relay £350 fitted at an Indy, the problem is everyone went diesel crazy at a cost of reliability

[@zydrunaspuskunigis9728]

In video you say dont buy 3.5 and 5.0 engines becuase of balance shaft probleme. 5.0 m113 dont have this problem, this problem are on 3.5 m272 and 5.5 (5.0 285kw) m273 engines.

[@Connieisland0]

Hey nice advice, can you please tell me the source of the info, thanks

[@quaidmciver172]

I agree the M113 5.0 is actually extremely reliable and does not have the timing belt tensioner issues like the M273 & M278 engines.

[@erixx297]

The M113 Engine is super reliable! If there is one engine out of these you should buy it is the M113 ! 10 Years of proved quality when they put it in this ML. The M273 on the Other hand....

[@ahmedalkerraz9282]

BigBash I was looking for what you said in the comments. The M113 is one of the V8 engines ever made.

[@ops70]

Ahmed Al Kerraz agree. I have a E430 guard with this engine. 5 years and it’s bulletproof

[@Mark22134]

Wow man you save my ask.I was planing to buy a ml350 2006 thanks

[@akujude]

Do you later bought it or not ? Because I'm planning to buy one too

[@bayoadeyemo4024]

What are the common issues of the 2012 build?

[@1MineGuy]

Interior is gud, the paint is gud, this car is stronk

[@DetailedSolutions]

Huntley also very comfor table

[@robertnrobretual2749]

I like that it is somewhat inconspicuous. It has the Mercedes badge, but it doesn't attract too much attention. I know it's an odd thing to say. I just like to blend in.

[@socialghost4400]

Great video, lots of good information. Thank you for sharing!

[@kavindugilshan]

5.0L V8 most unreliable?? In germany they are telling that ml 500 is most reliable ml ?? 🙁

[@pepelorenzo329]

Buying a ML 320

[@tofudeliverygt86]

Hi, thanks for this awesome review. One thing I would like to hear is how expensive can the repairs be (I know its a lot to research) or what are good alternatives to each car.

[@Visionery1]

I think I'll keep my '92 W124 230E A/T for the time being. :)

[@sadicksaert5972]

Thank you very valuable information

[@jeremyv11000]

There is nothing wrong with these motors. But the 7 speed auto was the one thing that failed. But my dealer covered this 14k job for free off warranty with a “good will” or something like that. And replaced panoramic sunroof and navigation system. And air suspension gave out after 11 years. But overall a great car for the luxurious ride you get. Front end was hit by a deer I thought it was totaled all it needed has a hood and bumper. These are real tanks and built to last. Still on original belts and components. No leaks either a solid vehicle.

[@angeloborin4270]

got one too... but no issues with 7 speed gearbox at all , neither with air suspension , dont use nav system as it's out dated and can't be updated , i guess it's how you use the car like making sure its in temp before hitting the throttle,changing oil regulary , and giving her the goodnite kiss after parking in the garage !!!!

[@mariomario5368]

Can you do a video with the Mercedes ml w166 2011-2015 please. Thank you

[@funkystuff007]

My friend bought a 2012 ml350 aprox 80000 kms driven after a week he went to the dealer to check low power he was told he ll need to get a new engine its a common problem in ml350cdi as the engine is powerful than the normal e350 or s350 cdi engine so he bought it through outside dealer for approx 16000 $ which he got from dubai better think before you buy the ml350 cdi 🙄

[@DhimitriAg]

Cars imported from Dubai are trash

[@3MR3ful]

What exatly is wrong with 420cdi?

[@daniloveljkovic8889]

It's expensive to maintain.

[@steliofrasco3455]

Can you please do a review on the next gen w166 2011 to 2015

[@trevorpowis3577]

Very good and correct

[@rusty358]

My sources say the balance shaft problem was before 2006. It is keyed to the engine number.

[@steliofrasco3455]

Can you please do a review of the w166 also

[@angeloborin4270]

Yeah you don't talk about the engine type example the m 113 V8 and the 273 V8 mounted on the W164 they were used in different years wich engine is better and so on .

[@JulieSimpson28]

check the rear compartments,they fill with water ,making the sam unit non functional,most electrical items fail,expensive to replace

[@Janfey]

I have this exact problem.

[@five65live57]

What year?

[@MissionaryForMexico]

Also steering rack, conductor plate, radiator fan motor assy. On ML 350 V6. Go bad.

[@yankee2yankee216]

Both of those engines are Mercedes’ most common engines! If you don’t recommend either of them, maybe you should be presenting a Toyota instead! My experience, from watching/reading a lot of reviews, is that the 350 V6 is very reliable, but it is also true, replace the timing chain at the given service interval, or risk a BAD failure, that will destroy the engine.

[@hwleitner2009]

You mention the 5 l V8 but how about the later 5.5 l V8 - any issues with these? Thanks

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

all the petrol engines made from 2008 are usually reliable, the 5.5 l V8 was made from 2008, so it should be all right

[@melv889]

You are wrong the 5.5L V8 M273 ist pretty good mich better than the V6 M272. But if you only go for reliability the M113 5.0 V8 is King it has no Chain Problems because of dual Chain. We got so often S-Class or any other merc with M113 or M112 in our Garage with more than 500.000 km on it still running strong

[@explorinlearnindoing5462]

@@melv889 thanks for sharing. I was thinking about buying a 350 or even 420 diesel... but probably should wait for a 500...

[@arefeshghi]

Nice job!

[@user-gl6vj8gu1y]

Hello everyone, I have an issue with my 2009 Ml350. The transmission is shifting by itself from d to p and from r to p at the slow speed. Please any body has idea for this issue?

[@CapybaraMan420]

def gotta get coil springs conversion

[@georgearmaniuwaoma1269]

Please i am a kind of confuse here..i want to buy ML 350 probably any time from this week which year and engine is advisable..plz its urgent sir Thank you..

[@zxtenn]

Did they improve/ repair the balance shift issue after 2008?? I see that's a VERY common problem and also expensive, as MANY things need to be replaced while doing the job and the engine needs to be removed as well,thats expensive as you know

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

yes, they improved it after 2008

[@anthonytan2074]

How's the 2012 ML300

[@user-ok3wp2qz6r]

좋은 정보 감사합니다

[@MechAdventures]

Great video, i like the good vibes in your voice. I've made video about estimate to fix the common issues.

[@segunagbelege2093]

I think he's an Indian

[@yohan-electwordofguardthem9173]

AMG 63 ML still Luv it 2010-2011My Favorite🌞

[@angeloborin4270]

Dude the m113 engine ML 500 is the best and most reliable ever (bullet proof) ....amg models used this engine. and was used on early models from 2006 /2008 (using m113 depowered m113.) replaced after with 272 and 273 and so on. So my opinion is if you can get your hands on a ML with M113 engine ...get it.

[@angeloborin4270]

yep totally agree

[@MrTasososfp]

hello! my ml350 at 110km/h starts to vibrate a little bit. does anyone know why ?

[@yusufdinathful]

When a car vibrates at a certain speed, the issue normally would be the balancing of your tyres. While you getting your tyres re-balanced, check out the Alignment as well.

[@300c_hemi]

I have the ml500 2007 but you got me scared of the timing chain problem

[@moth450]

Thanks for video

[@UBUNTU805]

make video about model before W163 it will be big help because i want buy W163 and W220 S-klasse is will be good video too Thanks

[@iliaortho]

Did facelift happen in 2008 or 2009? I'm looking at 2008 bit looks like pre facelift

[@CJStylesA1]

ILIA K 2009-2011 were the facelift w164

[@diyandimov5104]

@different car review Wait Wait Wait... the 306 power engine is the M113, isnt the m273 the one with the balancing shaft sprocket failure? not the M113? as far as I know the M113 is one o the most reliable engines MB has ever produced, on par with the 55 AMG one... Am I correct? please tell

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

you are completely right my mistake, I fckd up here

[@diyandimov5104]

@@differentcarreview-dcr no problem, so you can say it's safe to buy the 2007 year ML? Haha and gj on the videos, I'm waiting for the ls430

[@anthonyalie8923]

Thanks I am thinking about getting one a 2008

[@yeceniabarela6997]

Hi, did you end up getting it ?

[@anthonyalie8923]

@@yeceniabarela6997 No I didn't

[@Rohc47]

Looking to buy a 2009 ml350 any major issues I should be aware of?

[@mohamedbadarny2306]

You didn't mention the amg 6.2 engine

[@tgvcfr120]

How good is transmission after 300 000k?

[@patrick9761]

transmission probs are common just keep it serviced!

[@Bekir_Gol]

Thank you great!

[@tonystylesofficial6844]

Ml350 2011 and up are super reliable

[@funkystuff007]

What about the ml after 2011 ml 250 without airmatic suspension

[@fernandesdasilva5491]

I m afraid to change my audi 2003 a8 v8 4.2 to mercedes ml 350 v6 petrol 2007 after this video

[@Janfey]

Don't do it. Those petrol engines are super pricy to maintain for such an old car.

[@jihadajami1785]

it s a nice suv can u do a video about the bmw x5 e70? or the x6

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

yes, I will do X5 E70 used car review

[@funkystuff007]

What about w166 ?

[@Be40000]

best ml 350

[@amirajami1773]

I have found a 2012 ml350 bluetec with only 50k miles and one owner. do you recommend it? If I buy I like to keep the car close 200k. I also plan to take it for inspection to dealer but I am afraid of future reliability.

[@sfrealestatedealmaker6001]

Amir Ajami - Mercedes is more expensive to maintain than Toyota/Honda. If you’re on a budget, buy a used Japanese car.

[@Nequetrefi11]

dude i wish i could pull off your accent. shit is gold!

[@RaofKGN]

What about 2015 ML ??

[@emilwroblewski1781]

Have you ever driven ML w 164 or you just red some crap in the internet?

[@armandcurti2598]

How do I distinguish the normal suspension from the air suspension?

[@Forferdelse666]

Airsuspension has the belgs in the front and back, they are visible behind each wheel - although on the backwheels they are abit more hidden than on the front. Car feels v soft as you drive over bumps etc.

[@darioreyes236]

Hi , awesome video ... I am interested on buying a 2010 ml 350 with the v6 3.5 L .. Do you know if this engine has the problems you mentioned on the video ? or do you have any advice for it ? thanks

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

Hi, the 3.5 l from 2010 is reliable, so it can have only regular petrol engine isses, check for leaks and the engine has to be smooth on idle with no strange rattling/ticking noises

[@darioreyes236]

Thanks.. do you know if the leaking or the ticking noise could be for bad maintenance or is it a problem that the engine with time will give you ? because the Ml I'm trying to buy does not have leaks o ticking noise .. however it has 80000 miles .. Thanks

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

Yes, those sounds are the result of bad maintance, but the leaking will appear on all the engines, becuase the rubber parts/seals are getting older. 80 000 mi is not a high mileage, if you do the regular mainatance, change the oil regulalry and use quality fuel, then the car can whitstand 160 000 mi with no big problems. Also it's extremely important to let the cold engine warm up-low RPM for the first 15-20 km and just then you can push it really hard.

[@mikesinaro]

Dario Reyes V6 3.5 owner here... I'm about to hit 110k miles and have only had to do basic maintenance so far. My only trouble has been the engine eating the oil rather than actually leaking it. Have to top off a good quart every couple hundred miles. The radio also malfunctioned on me which was incredibly frustrating but that seems to be a rare occurrence.

[@dashawnhackett7477]

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[@G55STEYR]

V8 engines don't use ballance shafts

[@JasonfromMinnesota]

i love it

[@carthagoBYRSA]

I have ML 320 2005, my AC stop to cool cold air. I have changed the compressor, everything seems to be in order, however, i still have the same issue AC not blowing cold air, any suggestions?

[@TopG80]

Yes. Roll down your fucking windows

[@Takethiskeycard]

Change workshop

[@VegasElement]

Thank You so much for the info. So to confirm, a 2007 320 CDI with about 123,000 miles is a reliable vehicle?

[@wavegang5383]

That’s what I was wondering. I’m suppose to be buying one tomorrow

[@Janfey]

I have had one for over 3 years.. I have had oil cooler leaks, intake manifold changed for both sides, sensor problems for 7 speed automatic transmission, startmotor changed and one of the pipes for turbo popped while accerelating. Also some grounding issues that drained my battery. wouldn't call it reliable, but it's damn fine car when it happens to work.

[@paulorsenigo8395]

I had a 2007 ml320 I bought with 56,000 miles. Drove it to 120,000 with few issues. Main issue was the electronic lift gate failure and the electronic transmission module. I drove the car very hard on rough Costa Rican roads! Would highly recommend!

[@jameshansen8931]

Sorry but you don't know what you're talking about. The M113 V8 has no timing chain guide issues. That is a problem on the engine that replaced the M113. I have personally put 300K miles on two different E 500s with no problems at all. The 7-Gtronic automatic transmissions are the real problem. No matter what, you have to replace them before 200k miles. Period. They simply don't last like the old 5-speeds do.

[@parloidsorcus]

Wich one do you consider buying, the mb ml 320 d or the bmw x5 3.0d, both of 2.008 and160.000 km? Wich one is more reliable for an every day car? I also live in a place with many road holes. Greetings.

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

In this case I would choose the Mercedes, because it is more comfortable and overall a little bit more reliable too. So, if the mileage is real and if the car is in good condition then it should whitstand another 50 000 - 100 000 km whitout any big problems.

[@parloidsorcus]

Thank you very much for answering! What do you know about land disco 3, also from 2.008 and 160.00 km, is it reliable or have many troubles as I’ve read somewhere? Does it work ok whith official service or despite that is problematic?

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

yes, as you said the discovery 3 can have a lot of possible issues, the Mercedes is a better choice

[@raymond1181]

I had a 2007 ml350 lined up to buy, has 160,000 KM's on it. I think I will pass on any Mercedes now. Thx for the heads up.

[@daveeddesignz]

Am planning to get a 2008 ML550 Am i good to go...

[@Kay-bear]

Such a Great suv mine is pushing 200k no problem

[@bjornpersson592]

My 2007 has been in the workshop 7 months because of a programming issue. The car is mechanicaly perfect. Just software problem. When the workshop changed oil in the gear box, they damaged the pins of the computer. They decided to put a new gear box computer and nobody has been able to program it correctly

[@gauravsaharan1066]

can u please make a video on the mercedes gla-200 ? anyways a gr8 video

[@sonnydayz2118]

I guess I will not be looking to upgrade from a clk 320 to a ml 350 blue tec. I don't need u reliability and that seems to be common in most manufacturers today, which is bullshit!

[@osaruonamepeterjuniorigie2847]

This or the x5 e70 which is more reliable thinking of buying 1 of the 2

[@differentcarreview-dcr]

the Mercedes is a little bit more reliable, but buy a car only from 2008

[@mushtagmakhsud7669]

Why??why only you say buy from 2008 ??what's different ??what's best from 2008 ml??chain problems balance shaft solved on 2008??? But description of video you wrote main issues from 2005 to 2011..but you now say buy this car only from 2008 ....how can I understand this???different car review