Labor for the main oil pan, front cover, damper, & related parts should be around 25 hrs on the ML320.
MB does know about this problem!!
IF anyone has a M112 & M113 engine, get the damper replaced with the modified version. List price is only $70. & with correct tools the job can be done in under 3 hrs on any of the affected engines!

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