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slowdriver · #2 07-07-2004, 10:18 AM

I suspect you will get more qualified answers on the maintenance questions from others but as far as a general guide to a used 2000 ML320 I can offer the below.

Has the 4yr warranty expired yet? I bought a 2000 ML320 about 3 months ago under warranty till September. After reading through this forum I found several things to check, found them bad, and had them fixed under warranty. They were:

1. Harmonic balancer (cracked) - replaced
2. Aux fan wiring harness (blown fuse) - harness upgraded
3. Notchy feeling gas pedal (sticky cable) - replaced

I'm taking it in next week for sun roof work (sticking slide) and another AC check (limited cooling above 85 degrees).

The point is if it's still under warranty get what ever you see wrong fixed now. I have found MB dealers very receptive to warranty repairs as long as you point the problems out to them. Once my warranty runs out I will be fixing things on my own or paying the $105/hr MB repair rate.