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Back when I first joined MBClub, a member gave me a bung, stopper, cap thingy which you insert into the air intake so you can wade through a greater depth. I recall that without it you can't wade in water deeper than the the height of the wheel arch, but with this fitted you can! I was...

:wallbash: How to replace injectors? My friend has just bought an ML270 CDI on a 2000 plate, and we have found a problem. It appears that the injectors are leaking.... The previous owner had tried to fix this by stuffing denim round the injectors and then poured a mix of builders foam and...

Afternoon Could you please give me few pointers as where to start to try to reduce fuel consumtion? I did few tests recently and I get ~17 in city and ~22 on motorway. Considering that my 320 pertol got "only" 102k miles that seems to be a bit high. I have recently swaped tyres and reduced...

Just purchased an x Reg w163 in White and I love it. The issue I have with the steering is that when I turn into another road, the steering wheel doesn't turn back fast enough to straighten itself and I either have to straighten it myself or go really slowwwly when turning. None of the...

Good day Can anyone tell me if brembo calipers are straight swap over "older" type on front on W163? I got ML320 X reg and my o/s/f need swaping but I find more options for used brembo then my type and I wonder if I should consider swap of calipers? Any help would be great.

For sale 3 of 17 x 8 inch ET 52 wheels and tyres for an ML W163. Wheels are solid , would need a refurb if you are that way inclined or just bolt them on and away you go. I'll try and find some centre caps for them too. As per the first line , there are only three of these , but they are...

Hi I’m looking for guidance on replacing a fried W163 2002 ML350 instrument cluster, specifically unit part number compatibility. Without wishing to bore the members of this forum, I’ll briefly explain the circumstances which lead me to require a new cluster and the pain of sourcing a used...

I have a W reg (2000) ml 320 Wife spilt coke down the centre console and fried the gear selector module. I have purchased another with the correct top board, tip tronic worked but wouldn't come out of park. Independent has stated on test incorrect part fitted CAN bus not talking...

As title really, looking for a bargain basement ML... not looking to spend a great deal of money (c.£3k) but know they can be had for this money, so if you have or know of one for sale, let me know.. Cheers, Karl

Hi Guy's, Before you jump on me, I have done a lot of research on this, there are clearly loads of posts on this forum and others about similar symptoms to mine but no clear solution. So here goes. My car has been fine from the day I bought it (last October), recently I noticed that when...

Hi guys I am looking for the car undertrays that protect the engine and gearbox from road crud thanks

Hi guy's, Thought I would pass on some info to help someone else in the future. As seems to be common place on ML270's my thermostat was not working correctly and was either fully or more likely slightly stuck open as my engine was constantly running cool around 60 degC. Having done a lot...

Hi Guy's, Sorry if this has come up before (I have searched a lot but not got the info I want). My brake warning lamp has come on on my 2003 ML270 W163 (an expected frequent occurrence if other ML owners brake wear is true). I'm pretty mechanically minded and happy to DIY - done brakes on a...

Hi there. Wondering if anyone can help me out there. I been having problems when my car has been stood overnight and I come to set off in the mornings. There is very little drive although the engine revs are quite high. The continues for no more than a couple of minutes as it gets progressively...

Hi all, Hoping for a bit of help. I've got an absolute lemon of a W163 that has spent it's entire time in my possession giving me a headache. So much so, I gave up on it for a while and laid it up for 2 years. The exact chain of events that led up to this is too long to post here and reads as...

Hi all, Looking for a scanner that will work with my ml270. I've read older posts recommending the autel maxidiag eu702 scanner for my merc. Thing is, there seem to be eu702's for sale all over the place, ranging from £80 right up to £200, I guess the cheaper ones are Chinese copies? Can...

Hi All. First post in ages so have a merry Christmas! I have an issue on my 2004 W163 ML270. The drivers side headlight has failed. I've swapped the bulb with no joy so wondered if anyone can point me in the right direction of what to check next? I Know the bulb works as I switched them...

I have one lying about that I bought some time ago off eBay. Can't remember why. It's a bit skanky but true. Perfect for someone wanting a full size spare. Anybody who wants it can have it but they have to pick it up or live within a reasonable distance of P'boro. I won't pack or post it...

from looking at posts here and elsewhere i know this has come up many many times - my temp gauge sits just above 60 at all times but the economy is no worse than i would expect for a big heavy 4x4 and the heater comes on pretty quickly - certainly within a time i would say is normal Based on...

someone recently told me it`s possible to code the set settings on my 2003 ML270 to a key, is this true? i had a quick look in the manual but could n`t see anything . . .