OM642 stop while warm up, then engine crank, not start,

[Josakya]

HI All, good morning,

just bought an old ML280 CDI, 180,000 miles mileage, and it was okay until I brought it back home.
After 3 days of parking, I tried to warm up the engine, and after 5 minutes, the engine died suddenly. After cranking the engine for a few times, about 10 times, it does not start.
The suspect fuel tank was empty. Then, about 10 liters were filled. The engine cranked a few times, but it didn't start at all until the battery lost its voltage.

Can anyone advise?

 

[johnsco]

The vehicle was running OK until it ran out of fuel.
You will probably have drawn air into the diesel fuel system.
Charge the battery and try again.
The air lock will probably clear.
If not, you will have to bleed the air out of the diesel fuel system.

 

[Bigdrew]

The vehicle was running OK until it ran out of fuel.
You will probably have drawn air into the diesel fuel system.
Charge the battery and try again.
The air lock will probably clear.
If not, you will have to bleed the air out of the diesel fuel system.

As johnaco say it will will have air in the system as the tank was empty

 

[johnsco]

So Josakya ...
Did you cure the problem ... and How ?