Buying a Cheap Mercedes ML500 Winter Beater SUV 

Nice my mom had two ML350's one when we were in California and one here in the UK. She passed last September and left it to me. Wonderful SUV. Cool vid man hope to see more on this.

This truck won’t let you down

I got one for sale. The same style, but the engine is 6.3. Is a monster of a SUV!!!

I have a 2004 ml350 and actually that v6 engine pulls.

I liked the braking description.I test drove one from a neighbor and noticed the same long pedal travel, felt like you had to slam the brakes.

Great video Max..this is the kind of ml500 video I’ve been looking for since I bought mine 2 months ago.I’ve got issues with mine just as much as yours and a lot to do to it but I am a truck driver that comes home on weekends,and the winter weather is postponing my progress for servicing and fixing odds and ends.They are good vehicles and not hard to work on.Keep the videos coming,very informative and thorough.Thanks for posting

Thanks to you I was able to find that cover thing for the center console!!! Thought it was gone but it was just folded like yours We just got a used ml with the same issue

They crazy this vehicle is tight

I use a handheld garment steamer to heat the Leatherique cleaner/conditioner combo. In their book on their website, Leatherique explains how heat affects collagen to unwind its 3 molecular strands which causes a capillary effect to float out the oil and dirt from leather. It leaves a clean, no-tack feel when I heat it up that way. The w163 ML is a gem of a car... err truck. So car-like it's hard to think of as a truck. Stout, big, quiet, smooth, isolated.

great job Max, thanks buddy

A bit of work ahead of you Good find

max 🤝 finding good deals on MB’s

First Mercedes i ever drove was one of these Ugly cheese wedge 🧀 ML's, i think it was a 98 ML430 that my aunt owned. It got me interested in MB's and now i've owned like 6 different Mercedes models since 😅 lol

Ahhh so exciting!!

The king of Suburban 💪🏼

Did the spark plug change smooth out the rough idle? If not, what was causing your rough idle?

This is a nice vehicle. Why so many are referring to it as a beater?

Where did you buy that box with all the accessories and spare parts?

yessirrr 🤩

Hey bro can you remember what code showed up for the speed sensor ? Mines having a similar problem but I can’t pin point the sensor, so I’m wondering what code yours showed, I know it’s speed sensor 3 but what was the code

the bayonet key fob is one of the best durable fobs there is without abusing it like drowning it in water or mud dirt.

What is a 730 d error code on dash? Can anyone tell me what low range is for?

I also have a CLK 500 but I'm in need of an SUV. Never really considered the ML500 but after watching your video you've given me something to think about. The price is right too. Ant mechanical issues I need to look out for ?

I have a 2003 ml500 tell me what the esp is for?

Nice score, I've had mine for almost four years. Those key fobs are available aftermarket but they run $300+ so probably not worth it for a beater.

The armrest is NOT leather.... it is vinyl.

Have a Challenger v8 this truck I want to keep so underaged and bullshit out there about its reliability it’s insane very reliable after 2002

Discontinuing the key was verybstupid. I am still 😠 😡 😤 mad

Mine has 172k too

Im old af 1998 befor u were born😢

You should have bought the 6 cylinders, they are a lot more reliable and they have sufficient power, I have an ML320 have done creasy off road parks and trails, I run thousands of miles cross country and no issues it has being more reliable than my Toyota 4runner

It was a good car…

I have a 2003 ML 500. I bought it used in 2018. It currently has 180,000 miles. Has an oil leak, transmission leaks as well. The radiator fan, water pump, thermostat, coolant reservoir have been replaced. Previous owner was rough on it. I am trying to decide whether to do engine repairs or just junk it. The hood Flipped up and am having a hard time finding a new rain censored windshield for it. Overall is a high maintenance year. It is fully loaded but has the stretched arm rest. It has a safe under the passenger side seat. My 6'4" son doesn't fit behind the wheel. It's for smaller passengers and not ideal for long trips. Second row seats are uncomfortable. It's not my best used vehicle. I'm ashamed that it's a poorly made Mercedes Benz. Won't ever buy another Mercedes-Benz again.

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