Mercedes GL Buyers guide + reliability X164 (2006-2012) Avoid common faults (GL350/GL450/GL550/CDI)

Mercedes GL buyers guide review X164 and owners guide for GL320 CDI, GL350 CDI, GL420 CDI, GL450 CDI, GL450, GL500, GL550 common problems and best years. Find out about the Mercedes GL-Class X164 reliability and the common faults to look for and what to avoid. This guide covers both the CDI engines, and the gas/petrol engines, and looks at whether the Mercedes GL is a good car to buy. The Mercedes GL was the biggest Mercedes SUV when produced and offered luxury refinement and all-wheel drive. No matter if you are looking for a V8 diesel or the GL550 V8 you'll find useful information in our guide. We also give our view on the best year to buy a Mercedes GL-Class.
If you have been thinking about whether you should buy a Mercedes GL-Class X164 from 2006 Mercedes GL, 2007 Mercedes GL, 2008 Mercedes GL, 2009 Mercedes GL, 2010 Mercedes GL, 2011 Mercedes GL, or 2012 Mercedes GL or are curious about the facelift engine differences watch through our guide for the information you need. Avoid buying a broken Mercedes GL-Class that becomes expensive to repair by finding out the common faults to look out for.
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[@Puremixdjtv]

I own a 2012 GL550, its been a great vehicle and an amazing suv to own. The engine has been solid. Like all GLs the airmatic has been the only real issues, but they have been changed to Arnotts and haven't had a problem since. It definitely can be expensive to maintain, but I feel its worth the price for a mercedes that can do it all. Its a dream on long rides and is a tank when pushed hard, extremely capable offroad too. Definitely my favorite vehicle by far. Currently at 155k miles and still going strong. Thank you for the great video!

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​@@themilesdriven excuse the typos! looked drunk, when it was with no glasses. Hard decision with staying with LR/RR and going L405 SDV8 or going safe and boring after 20 years and LEXUS RX. What to do...

[@themilesdriven]

The thought of buying a car now and running it for 20 years is very tempting, especially when every five minutes manufacturers seem to reveal a new autonomous electric box for six figures. The car market needs time to find itself again, a Lexus RX is a great answer. Then again there is 'something' about a Range Rover, which is probably why so many RR owners stay RR owners generation after generation. Plus the community around RR and LR is great and are always finding DIY fixes to expensive jobs 😁

[@mvubu6823]

@themilesdriven I'm a disco 3, disco 4 and Mrs still loves her freelander 2 SD4 that hasn't missed a beat. Both my discovery are v8... replaced all the big stuff, but the engines have been pure.

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A family member has gone from Disco 2, to Disco 3, and now Disco 4, but has no idea what they will replace it with. Great cars, especially if you need some off-road capability 👍

[@kidikeiv]

Just bought a 2011 GL 550 with 121,500 miles on it. So far so good. Planning to get ahead of issues before they crop up. I have an oil gasket to fix and bearings.

[@airborneranger-ret]

2007 GL450. Now 164k.Everyting works, Loads of room in the 3 rows of seats. Replaced front air shocks, repainted left rear fender (clearcoat was coming off) and the occasional light bulb.. Looks great, pleasure to drive, especially in bad weather conditions.. I use liqui-moly in the engine coolant and oil (just me). Highly recommend Michelin tires. Cons. Needs premium, and gets 14-18 mpg. :(

[@AnyManProjects]

about 166k miles on our 2010 GL450 and still runs like new.

[@atonkin8277]

Was this really caught in occupant airbag recall and/or the for the years you state?

[@NigelMarston]

Exhaust fluid was inteoduced with Bluetec yes but before thaf there was Bmue Technology which did not require the fluid. My 2011 CDI is a Blue Technology and precedes the exhaust fluid

[@bt4b4]

What about the 2018 GLS 450 issues ?

[@themilesdriven]

This guide is just for 2006-2012 X164 models, we’ll be releasing a guide to the 2013 on- X166 models later in the year 👍