5 Years ago, My rare Mercedes ML55 AMG was STOLEN! Now it's back, but very very BROKEN 

The "stolen ML55" and the "V12 for 4500 USD" videos is what got me into your channel. Can't believe it's been that long. Here's to many, many more years with a lot of Hoopties!

I can’t believe I’ve been watching him for over five years!!

I can't really believe how much this channel has changed since that video. The ml55 stolen and 911 v8 swap are where I started watching, pretty insane when you see some of the cars hoovie owns now

Tyler, the reason for the holes drilled in the body may have been for bullet hits. When I used to work on movies and TV we would drill holes, place squibs and bondo over the holes so that they would look like bullet hits when the squibs would go off. If it was a production vehicle it's likely that they body work was supposed to look fine on camera from a distance, which would explain the shoddy paint. Cool history of it.

This car is definitely worth saving, it is an icon of this channel

You both have been introduced to what us folks down south call "mud daubers", they are a type of wasp that catch and sting spiders to paralyze them, and then put them into long tubes made of mud, where they lay eggs, they install these mud tubes under vehicles, decks, basically anywhere they can get to that seems like a safe spot. If they're fresh and you crack one open, you might find live spiders that have been sealed in and have become un-paralyzed. Great fun.

It’s had a hard life, but the cool factor is way up there, and oh, the stories it could tell… so yeah, it will be nice to see it brought back to good health and enjoyed for what it is, a seasoned AMG with character. Love the vids!

A blast from the past, hard to believe I have been watching fo that long, Hoovie has just gone from strength to strength. I remember thinking he's just a guy doing what I'd love to do but he has the guts to just get out there and do it. Thanks Tyler fo all the entertainment!

“I only have liability insurance on this ML55…” The pivotal point for Hoovie and his insurance company for future hooptie purchases 😂

I like the way the one newscaster calls the ML55 a "fancy" car 😆

So nice to see this back! This was the car/story that first got me into Hoovies Garage! Can you please restore this car, such an important Hoovies car and it deserves some love.

That story made me a subscriber. I can’t believe it’s been that long. Not cringy at all. You got results! I would really like to see this one fixed and detailed, looking forward to see this happen. Like I said, this is the vehicle that got me watching!

The actual video of you finding it in the woods is the video that brought me to your channel.

The W163s are absolute tanks! I bought an 02 ML55 earlier this year in decent shape for $500 and after a few hundred bucks its been my work vehicle all year. 363k og miles and still going strong!

After so many years of watching Doug and Hoovie are my family now.

I still remember this story. Amazing how time flies and that it is five years in the past now. I follow your channel since you bought that NSX. Unbeliviable that it is almost six years back from now. Keep it up Hoovie!

I think the ML55 saga was why I started to watch Hoovie in the first place. What a ride it has been.

We kind of love you hoovie, honest and dorky- it was never hard watching you- best from Ireland

Haven't missed a video since I first saw land yacht loving in 2016! Crazy to see how far you've gone in such a short amount of time. You're definitely the one who started the hooptie car trend considering in 2016 I remember rewatching your videos wishing more people made similar content.

Wow, crazy that it’s been so long! Humble beginnings as just a car guy posting RU-vid videos and now the most renowned towing tester on the platform! Looking forward to the tow test on this baby!!

How time flies Hoovie. My all time favorite content creator. Thank you for amazing content and work you putting in. Living my dream life. 😊

the hot rod SL, the S600, and this ML 55 is what i subscribed for over 5 years ago, thats crazy we are seeing it after all of these years ...pls save it hoovie, it deserves it

So this car getting stolen is how I originally found your channel and I've been here ever since. Look at how much success you have now, well done man!

We sat through them because we could see an emerging talent, now you and the car wizard are the first vids I check for on notifications 😀long may the format continue Simon GB

IT'S FINALLY BACK!!! :D The video you made driving around, looking for it after it got stolen was the first video I ever watched of you, glad to see her back in the fleet again :3

I cant believe its back! this was the car that made me find your channel all those years ago and I can't believe its finally back

Love your videos! Bought my 2003 ML55 AMG in 2017 for $3500 with a 'transmission leak' ; replacing the seal of the electrical connector to the transmission took care of the leak. Also replaced the engine mounts, tires and headlights. It's a fun car to drive in winter... in summer I enjoy my 2004 S600 AMG

I can’t believe it has been 6 years , I watched that video and and hoovies garage since it came out on RU-vid, Mercedes is the car that got me into this channel

The ML 55 videos are what lured me to this channel , and I have been watching ever since. Glad to see the 55 back in the fleet.

Wow I remember you finding this car after it was stolen in the middle to the woods🤣

Wow I been watching this channel for over 5 years! Keep up the good work mate- from Australia 🇦🇺!

I just started watching about two weeks ago and I really enjoy watching. Love all the cars and Hoovie makes the show so interesting in a very calm way .l like the way he explains everything, nice job.

We watch your videos cause you're a chilled out Hooptie fleet owner who actually cares about his subscribers. I'm still thankful you put my Hooptie Caravan at the end on one of your videos with your sticker in the window. Keep bein cool Tyler!! 😎

Wizard forgot to mention in the quote the diff mounts. One of the main things that Hoovie even brought it in for. Either way not too bad for an old Benz with that history - Granted it was probably already pretty sorted when he sold it last time after the stealing.

This is how I discovered you on RU-vid. Thanks for five years of car shenanigans and many more to come, I'm sure.

The ML55 recovery video was the first Hoovie video I watched and hooked me.

Can’t believe it’s been that long! It’s wild to see how far the channel and you have come. Here’s to another 5!

Cool to see these old gems on the channel again. You’ve come a long way since 2017!

Like a lot of others have said, this was the car that brought me to the channel. Crazy to see how far the channel has come. Definitely an enjoyable ride.

As a Mercedes, and especially ML enthusiast, I am so glad to see this thing back! I have a W164 ML350 and these old 55s are pretty cool! Also crazy to think I’ve watched for over 5 years now!!

What a blast from the past! You know, I was literally just thinking about this car a few days ago for whatever reason. I just randomly thought about some of your old videos and this one car popped into my mind as it was one of the most notable stories from your earlier days on RU-vid.

Brings back a lot of memories! This is what brought me to your channel.

Crazy I remember this video when It came out. Tyler looks as such a great guy. I'm happy for his success and only wishes him and his family the best.

Haven't been a subscriber for about a year now ... But stumbled across this video on my feed & it was a welcome nostalgic throwback to the Classic Hoovie's Garage days ... always loved this ML55, the restoration that followed & was genuinely upset for you Tyler when it was stolen ... but elated when you got it back & sad again when you sold it ... Good to see it back ... this is an iconic car in the Hoovie's Garage Hall of Fame ...👍

Guessing the "US Forest Service" sticker is a joking reference to its off road adventure

Tyler has come a mighty long way as a RU-vidr.

The W163 is a beast. It was what made me subscribe to Hoovies channel after hauling that thing out of the woods. I was daily driving my ML350 then, and I still daily it today. One of the toughest trucks out there.

Cool to see the ML back! The wizard forgot the diff mounts on his list of things to be tackled..!!

It is because of this Mercedes getting stolen that I discovered Hoovies Garage. In 2017 I was scrolling through RU-vid and the video of you talking about your Mercedes being stolen was there. I watched it and then I subscribed to your channel. I cant believe its been 5 years. Your RU-vid Channel is my favorite Tyler! Thanks for your Videos

This was literally the day I followed you! First video was you finding it in the field!

I was just thinking about this vehicle and the episodes the other day for some odd reason. I'm glad you got it back Hoovie, and am looking forward to seeing its restoration.

So crazy that I've been watching since before that video. You've come a long way, Tyler. Proud of ya, dude!

That origional video is either what got me introduced to your channel or what made me a continuous subscriber who watches them all! Crazy how long ago that was. Happy to see it back!

Hadn't through it were that long ago this ML55 was stolen, and have been around since back when myself too. Shows long long tyler's been at it & how much he has grown, certainly doing well for himself

I remember when this happened.... man I've been watching your channel for a long time.

The stolen mercedes video was the first video of yours I ever watched Hoovie, it got me hooked! This is truly a blast from the past!

That was the video that made me subscribe to Hoovies Garage! For 5 years this channel has totally changed.

Hoovie is a genius, creating value, out of nothing, basically:). Good job!

I own a blue 2002 ML500 Sport, same body kit and such, got it in 2016 for 450$ guy wanted to scrap it because he thought it needed a power steering pump, all it needed was the high pressure hose, still have it today with 242k miles on it, I love it

12:45 , the wizard is giving me bubbles vibes to the MAX

One of the first videos I watch on your channel was you recovering it

Man, blast from the past. I think I got started watching this channel back when he had the S600 with the blown engine. I forget who he had tune it, probably Eurocharged, but that thing was a monster. I had a CL600 at the time and it inspired a tune for me, though I had Kleemann do it, and good god was that a fun car! Thirsty, though, and it had me doing a decent amount of work keeping it tip top too. I hope he fixes this ML55, I think it's worth it. Repaint the bumper and rear pillers, clean up the corrosion, and a good detail, and it'll be really presentable again.

62,000 and some change for subscribers at that time. You've come a long way Hoovie.

I was looking for a cheap Porsche about 6 yrs ago, and fell over a video with some tall, skinny guy who had just bought one with a hell of a lot of miles on it. I never got the Porche, but I stuck with the guy's channel. So I just checked it out, and apparently I actually subscribed around your second video. I remember there wasn't a lot of subscribers back then, no merchandise and you had to borrow money to buy the cars featured on the channel. What a journey!!!

Where has the time gone?! So glad to be on this journey with you

In other news, I’ve been watching your videos for over five years now? Where has the time gone…?!?!

The original video is when I first started watching your channel. Haven’t missed one since! Keep up the great work!

This video was my 1st ever time watching you. And boy you have came along way. I'm glad to be along with you for the ride.

This Mercedes is what made me subscribe to you all those years ago. Can’t believe it has been 5 years!

Home is where the heart is. She’s just come home to recover and get some more love. Good work Tyler.

This was around the time I started following you. In my opinion you are one of the best RU-vidrs. I always look forward to new videos!!!

Hoovie, this is the video that got me started on your channel. Crazy.

The bug next is actually a left behind nest of a mud dauber, a wasp that makes mud nest to lay their young in. Usually found in barns or abandoned structures....not mercedes suvs...

This event is what brought me to the channel all those years ago. 😂

That was your highest grossing vehicle once upon a time, with the attention it got from being stolen, fix 'er up, do the rear main seal, bring it back to glory.

This means I've been subscribed for five years. Fantastic growth you've had!

That was wayyy back! wow! They left it in the bushes! Hoovie even came out on TV! Dam1 Time really flew! I remember the first Hoovie video I saw, he had a barn in the middle of nowhere with a bunch of hoopties lol.

A true Hooptie is back. My type of episode 👍🏽

this was a good honest throw back and its good to see the car get saved, hopfully he does the cosmetics also. I like seeing the paint work.

This is the first video that I seen and got hooked on hoovies garage. Thanks for the videos

This car was how I discovered Hoovie's channel, watched every video as it came out since.

Omg I remember when it was stolen and I watched every video about it and I remember when you first bought it too! Glad it’s safe now!

I also found your channel thanks to the videos about this car. I'm not sure what made me subscribe, but I'd guess it was your attitude in the recovery video. It just seemed pleasant, despite the bad situation you found yourself in. It's crazy to see how much your fleet evolved!

My favorite hooptie fleet vehicle of all times. Extremely happy to see it come back.

Wow, Hoovie is certainly buying back a lot of cars from his past. Great to see!

These are the Hoopties we are here for!

The stolen Mercedes was literally the first video I ever seen from hoovie. And it was around 2 weeks after it aired because I didn't want to watch cuz I thought the channel would be stupid but RU-vid kept suggesting it and I guess they eventually got me. Pretty sure I've been subscribed ever since!

Hoovie, I own a Subaru SVX here in Australia (only 249 sold) and I've been watching you since the vid you did when you bought one. Seems like an eternity ago and you have come so far. I've loved every minute. Thankyou 🙏❤

Hoovie is the reason this was my first car lol, I had a silver 02, I was watching your old videos of it hoping you would get another one

That was the first Hoovie video I watched 😁 man...time flies

That’s right about when I started watching! 5 years! 🎉 congratulations Tyler!

This was my intro to Hoovie at the time. I think it was an article/link from CarThrottle. I don't think I started following right away, but got another suggested vid in my feed not long after (maybe the Cayenne saga?) and became a regular and subbed. Time flies. Probably 5 years in now with Hoovie and 6 with Father Douglas? Damn.

This car is literally how I found out about Hoovie. 😂😂😂

I remember this car so well because it introduced me to your channel

This is how I found you Tyler. I have a 2002 ML55. I still do. Along with 2 other AMGs. Keep these videos coming.

5 years ago, I went out on disability for 5 months... that is when I went down the You Tube rabbit hole and saw the video of this car being stolen. I've been watching your videos ever since. I'm sure I'm not the only one who started watching you because of this vehicle, but I'm still glad I found your channel.

This was the first video of yours I watched. 5 years 😳. Not missed one since 😉

Always loved this ML55 save it Tyler!

I enjoyed the early videos. I subscribed when you were at about 20k subs. Crazy to see it grow to almost 1.5 million.

The original video on tbis car is how i discovered your channel it showed up on my youtube right after it was posted i watched it and subscribed and have been hooked every since it hard to believe i have been watching you for 5 years already keep the awesome vids coming hoovie