Hi all-
First of all - this forum rocks- I would never consider a used ML if this forum didn't exist. Everyone here has been extremely helpful with any problem I had with my S-class and my mom's C-class.

That being said- I have a few questions regarding my newly acquired ML430.

First- my passenger power seat is inoperable. I have the feeling that it has been unplugged as even the seat heater doesn't come on. I there is no fuse labeled for the seats in the fusebox- is there an aux. fuse panel? If so how do I get to it?

Second- My underseat drawer safe is locked and I have no keys (which is why I can't look under there to see what is up with the no power situation. Are replacements available from the dealer based on the VIN?

Third- How do I remove the interior liftgate panel. I have a Mercedes WIS DVD, but for the life of me I can't find it on there. I need to replace whatever is behind (nuts?) the top two license screws- they just spin in place- bottom screws are fine.

Finally- and this may sound wierd- but is there some kind of sound dampening insulation applied to the back side of the body panels? When I close the passenger door it sounds very "tinny"- like a cheap-o Neon or something. It makes the same sound when you tap on it with your finger while the other panels have a nice solid thunk. I can't find any evidence that the door has been painted or replaced- thought sound dampening may have been removed by a dent removal place or something. Also, some kind of goop gets on the sunroof and the rear pass. window when they open/go down- like rubber cement or glue. Could this be the culprit that has since been removed on the pass. door?

Any help with any of these questions is appreciated.

Oh yeah- 2000 ML430, 79k, blk/tan, dealer serviced every 5k, major updates (fuel filter, p/s hose) completed; 60k service- all fluids changed. Anything I should keep an eye out for? I know I am going to need brakes and front shocks soon.

So far love it- IMHO best 4x4 I could get for the money. Build quality doesn't compare to the 123, 124 or 126 body styles and I know they have had some growing pains, but it by far beats the GM moneypit I have been driving for the past few years or anything else out there.

Thanks- Jake

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2000 ML430 86k
2000 C280 Sportline 100k
'86 420 SEL 178k
'91 Audi 100 179k
'88 BMW 750il 167k
'83 300 SD 167k (sold)
'79 300 D 78k (sold)