ML Boot, vibrating when ever I go over rough road

[dokalj]

Hi all,

I hope everyone is well.

I noticed today with the seats out the boot vibrates a lot when I go over the slightest bump.

I loaded the car up on the return journey, so there was more weight and the vibrations were a little less.

Firstly could there be a faulty catch on the boot?

Secondly could this be related to a problem in the rear suspension?

Any ideas?

Regards

dokalj

 

[rascalmaster]

Jack it up and have a good inspection of the springs?...

 

[dokalj]

Okay will do,

I did have the car up the other month and the springs looked okay.

I hope I missed something on them.

The problem has been there for a while, at first I thought it was the loose boot trim. I changed it and put new clips.

Could it be the springs are not sitting right or could they be damaged at the ends? Or am I looking for an obvious broken spring?

dokalj

 

[twosnowmen]

When I bought my ML of the last owner, I noticed he'd fitted 'DIY' foam around the catch area and to the sides of the rear door. Wonder if he'd had the same problem?

 

[rascalmaster]

hmmm get some one to drive while u check in the rear to confirm exactly what's vibrating?
Maybe jus the fella u threw in the boot trying to claw his way out
MB springs usually go at the same point ( 3 w211 springs later lol) and sometimes can take a good hard look with a good lamp to see the break. Rust is a tell tale sign.
I'm sure someone more experienced will be along to give you some better advice soon.
Hope u get sorted!

 

[dokalj]

When I bought my ML of the last owner, I noticed he'd fitted 'DIY' foam around the catch area and to the sides of the rear door. Wonder if he'd had the same problem?

I was only thinking, can I put some insulation there to diffuse the vibrations.

Did you remove the insulation?

Once the car was stationary I pushed the boot with my hand at the bottom and noticed a bit of movement. There is more movement compared to our other car, although it is not a Mercedes.

How much movement do other ML owners experience if they push their boots in by hand?

dokalj

 

[dokalj]

hmmm get some one to drive while u check in the rear to confirm exactly what's vibrating?
Maybe jus the fella u threw in the boot trying to claw his way out
MB springs usually go at the same point ( 3 w211 springs later lol) and sometimes can take a good hard look with a good lamp to see the break. Rust is a tell tale sign.
I'm sure someone more experienced will be along to give you some better advice soon.
Hope u get sorted!

Thanks, the ML is on 95,000.

I have recently changed the outer ARB link rods on the rear and all the front ARB's.

Or it maybe the guy I threw into the back lol

 

[dokalj]

Could it be the rear tie rods?

dokalj

 

[twosnowmen]

Ive left the foam in mate, had a feeling they were there for a reason so left them. I forgot to add, ive recently resprayed the spare wheel cradle and when I first removed it, found a small pice of foam in between the spare tyre and the cradle, maybe it was moving/causing vibration? It to I left when I put spare tyre back.

 

[dokalj]

Ive left the foam in mate, had a feeling they were there for a reason so left them. I forgot to add, ive recently resprayed the spare wheel cradle and when I first removed it, found a small pice of foam in between the spare tyre and the cradle, maybe it was moving/causing vibration? It to I left when I put spare tyre back.

I will have a look, thanks for the advice.

 

[dokalj]

Could the lock have become faulty?

Is there any way to adjust it or do I have to purchase a new one?

Regards

dokalj