User Experience of Mercedes ML 320 CDI

[TheArchitect]

I'm on the hunt for one and would like to hear of some thoughts or experiences with the car.

I'm looking to buy used, between 06-08 plate, and as low a mileage as I can get for £10K.

I've done much reading and know of some of the more common faults/issues so have a rough idea as to the questions I should be asking when viewing the cars.

So does anyone own one or has owned one, that can share any valuable advice/tips?

much thanks

PS. not looking for advice on alternatives for the money, we're pretty set on this car, just want to know what to look out for really when buying.
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I'm wary of big Merc diesels. 2 I've known have had lovely injector seal failure, lots of mess and a few hours work. Nothing else to add

[Fizzoid]

My mates dad has an 06 one, just had injector seals done
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[TheArchitect]

Cheers, this is an issue I've not come across in my reading. Will be sure to check if the seals have been done.

I suspect for a 80k+ miles model if it was to fail it would have already done so?
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[TheArchitect]

[owl]

hope you not paying £10k for one that has > 80k milage
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[TheArchitect]

[owl]

Had a quick look and it seemed high, but yeah a 2008 auto in good nick could run that I guess
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[Shaft]

I'd be less concerned about seals and more worried about the injectors themselves.

Seals are pennies and a couple of hours work to change them all, injectors are just shy of £200 a pop, even pattern, so that's a big bill waiting to surprise you.

I would also want to see it start from stone cold - glow plugs can be an issue, as they have a tendency to seize in and snap when you try to take them out.

I have a mobile guy that drills them out in situ, but he charges me around £100 a go.

The only other problems are common to all modern diesels - sensors, EGRs, fuel pressure issues.

On the whole though, these engines are pretty good and parts prices aren't too awful, even from Merc, but of course there's a big pattern part market.

They wouldn't hold any big fears for me, even with a few miles on.
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