Fuel line troubles with M-class

[Fast Robert]

Ladies and Gents

The Benzo left us stranded in a parking lot this evening.

Upon returning to said vehicle post-shopping, I noticed the scent of gasoline. Didn't think much of it until attempting to start the engine over. No Dice. Engine was turning over, just no ignition. Just like being out of gas... gas gauge said 1/2 tank. well...

After rolling down the window, the smell was VERY pronounced.

In taking a walk around the vehicle, I spyed gasoline dripping PROFUSELY just in front of the left rear tire and onto the pavement.

Apparently, a fuel line has given way.

Wife, three dogs and the cargo hold full of groceries... JOY Luckily, we were only two miles from home.

I had the vehicle towed (flatbed) to the homestead and will survey the situation in the morning.

Background on vehicle:

1998 ML320 w/ 117000 miles

Please forgive me as I'm still a newbie in the Benzo realm. Is this a common issue for the M-class?

Any insight would be most appreciated.

Respectfully,

Robert