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Hi Guy's, Not sure if this is teh correct place to post so please forgive me. With this moist weather I have found my ML is suffering the classic demister actuator problem (from searches on other forums it looks to be common on a number of models (including the ML, and C class). I have...

Hi all. New to the forum but need help. I have a ML270 (2000 model) and it has developed a knock. When accelerating or braking it is fine but when coasting to a stop from 30 it has a loud knock from the rear end. This only happens when coasting, not at any speed on the accelerator and goes away...

first of all i apologise if there is already a guide on here somewhere that i could n`t find but due to the light staying on for a while after start up, winter coming and not wanting my wife to get stranded somewhere, i`m thinking i may have to tackle the job myself. Other than a electrical...

Hi Guy's, As per my newbie thread, I've finally bought an old ML 270 (03 plate). I bought it with a number of known minor niggles that I'm rapidly wading through and putting right. One niggle that seems a pain in the proverbial is the ridiculous washer Jet design. I have 1 jet working fine...

I have a 2005 ML350 W163, currently running on the original 8.5 x 17 wheels with Dunlop SP sport 5000. These wheels are looking rather shabby and I feel that there is too much sidewall for good handling (I have never taken the car off road) I have obtained some 8.5 x 19 wheels, with 255/50/19...

Hello Guys, I own a ML270 CDI 2002 have recently had a inlet manifold replaced and a sump gasket replaced, now I have no kickdown and when driving the car doesn't want to go past 2000rpm , before I had the inlet replaced there was kickdown but it was inconsistent and would like some advice...

Hi All, i have just bought a 2003 ML270 and the steering feels slightly vague, like the side wall is slightly flexing before any steering takes place rather than a mechanical feeling if that makes sense. I`m going to check the pressures as soon as i get a chance but in the meanwhile does...

Hi I posted a few weeks ago as I had a oil leak since then I have had the sump gasket and inlet manifold replaced but I am still having a oil leak from the same area. Is it likely to be excess oil from where it was leaking before or is there anything else that needs replacing Thanks...

i have just bought a 2003 W163 ML270 and when i got it it had 225x60x17`s on it but as they had all been well worn on the inside edge i got some good part worn tires in the correct 275x55x17 while i do some research I`ve noticed quite a few seem to use the smaller tire, is that just because...

These have been sat in my garage for a year now and I'd like to sell them. A set of almost immaculate Mercedes ML or GL wheels (Please check the sizes in the title to ensure they'll fit your Merc) These were off a model W163 (1999-2005) Mercedes ML but I believe will fit other models...

Hi I bought a ML270 CDI and need some advice, After a few days of driving the coolant light come on so I topped it up with water and drove a round trip of 100 miles and the coolant light come back on so I left the car for a day until the mechanic comes round on friday, Having checked today...

i`ve been reading up on the W163 ML (i`m looking for a ML270 budget dictates probably a 2000-2001)and i keep coming across posts saying the Austrian build ones are better screwed together than the US built versions BUT have seen some posts saying the facelift 2002 on models are Austrian built...

Hi all this is my first post on here so go easy on me. I was wondering if anybody out there can help me to a problem on my wife's ml270 I have just replaced and reseated the injector seals on the car and it now has white smoke when on tick over and gets thicker when the engine is revved it...

Hi Guy's, At fear of being slammed for asking another question that gets raised all of the time I apologise in advance (I have done various searches and found lots of useful info on the dreaded black death). I am currently looking (possibly stupidly- given the horror stories and some peoples...

Hi This black parcel shelf came from my ML270 CDI auto which was a 2003 model. Its in good condition, but as you can see from the picture there are some scratches on the metal bar area - expected really with constant use - but the plastic cover is in excellent condition. (A marker pen could...

Hi, Just bought a 51 plate ML 270 CDI, a couple of problems have reared there head, the hassle is the central locking will not work, if you lock the drivers door with the ignition key it only locks the drivers door. I have had a look at the main fusebox under the bonnet all the fuses are all...

Hello I recently swapped my beloved W210 V reg 320CDI on to W163 X reg 320 petrol and few problems started. First and most annoying and loud is my alarm siren that goes on only at night time - yes only at night time. My neighborhoods are really delighted. After suggestions I decided to swap...

I have a 2003 ml270 and appear to have a problem with the windscreen wipers! The intermittent wipe has stopped working but the main wiper settings appear to be ok with the exception that the blades no longer return to park when switched off. This means that you have the turn them off at the...

Our ML has serverely annoying brake squeel,is it just a case of buying better pads and discs to eliminate this?If so what would be the best ones for us to get?

I have noticed when i pull away from a stop there is a clunk from the autobox when going slow,just one clunk seems to be when it engages or disengages first gear.This is happening more frequently. Does anyone know what could be causing this? The handbrake also does not work so the jeep has...