Mercedes W163 ML320 V6 4x4 7 Seater - Full MOT - £SOLD - RG2

To cut a long story short, I bought this last month to cope with the snow.  Sadly, my Grandad passed away at 95 years of age, and during the time of his funeral, heavy snow was forecast.  It did indeed snow on the day, but this old girl coped admirably well.  Even the Rolls Royce hearse got stuck and needed us lads to help push it up the drive.

I purchased this with only a few week's MOT, so it was put through one last week.  Passed with minor advisories.  Comes with a new set of Bosch wiper blades, not yet fitted.

Good specification: Full Grey Perforated Leather, Electric Front Seats, Bose Stereo, Power Folding Door Mirrors, Heated Door Mirrors, Electric Windows x 4, Power Steering, Dual Zone Climate Control, Walnut Burr Trim, Centre Arm Rest, ESP Traction Control, Rear Wash Wipe, Remote Central Locking, Alarm & Immobiliser, Split Folding Rear Seats, etc.

It runs and drives as it should.  Starts first turn of the key and idles in the correct manner.  There are no fluid leaks.  No overheating.  Temperature gets to the optimum level and sits there for hours on end.

The 'M112 E32' V6 engine is a gem and of of the best Mercedes have ever produced.  They are reliable and dependable units, and seldom go wrong.  Circa 218 bhp and 230 lb-ft torque.

Gearbox is good, and the gear changes are how they should be in a big engined Mercedes - smooth and effortless.

Permanent All Wheel Drive with Low Range Mode.

Surprisingly good on fuel, and returns 30mpg on a run.  Even around town it does 22mpg, which is acceptable for a car of this size.

Brakes are good and stop the big ML fine, with no noticeable shuddering or pulling.  Suspension is tight and solid, with no knocks or bangs.  Smooth car to drive.

Tow Bar with Full Electrics (not tested personally).

This is the 7 Seat Model, with the removable 6th and 7th seats.  With the rear seats folded down, the loading capacity of this is immense and will carry pretty much anything.

The heaters are excellent and the car feels like a sauna when on full heat.

Generally in decent condition for the year, and is a solid example.  No major corrosion or rot.  A few rust blisters, but way better than other examples of similar vintage.  The front and rear bumpers have some scuffs as can be seen in the photos.  Marks, blemishes and stone chips as to be expected for the year and mileage.  

Driver's electric window does not work (goes down ok but struggles to go back up, so most likely needs re-aligning).  Rear wiper also needs attention.  Remote fob currently not working, so car is locked manually with key from passenger door.  Minor points which do not affect the drive or performance of the car.

Apart from the above, everything else works as it should.  There are no warning lights on the dashboard cluster.

Reason for sale: I have recently purchased a V8 Cayenne, so this is surplus to requirements.  No need for two big 4x4s!  I am going leave it on here for a week or so, then maybe put up on eBay.  To be honest, if it doesn't sell, I might just sell the Cayenne instead, as this is better on fuel and much more practical.  Worth having around to get you out of snowy situations, or move things around, etc.

Sensible offers considered, but not p1ss take ones.  Definitely one of the better ones out there for this money, and there is something charming about the early ML models compared to the facelift ones.

Its a no non-sense car, that endures pretty much everything you throw at it.

Comes with:  2 x Keys, User Manuals, Some Bills & Invoices, V5 Logbook (present and in my name)

Located in Shinfield, Berkshire, RG2 Post Code.

Please call me on 07984 395400.