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Old 05-25-2017, 03:38 AM
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Looking at an ml. What to look for?

I found a 2008 ML 550 for sale that I want to look at today. It's got the equivalent of 100k miles on it... What to look for on it?? I have a basic obd scanner. Wondering what things to look for before taking it and paying for a PPI?

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Old 05-25-2017, 10:27 AM
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I found a 2008 ML 550 for sale that I want to look at today. It's got the equivalent of 100k miles on it... What to look for on it?? I have a basic obd scanner. Wondering what things to look for before taking it and paying for a PPI?

Thanks.

In addition to OBD, and general check of car, check for:


1. Oil seepage at rear of cylinder heads ($$$$$$)
2. TCM trans control module is known to fail early ($$$)
3. SRS light may go on, may need sensor, dunno.


Good luck, that's all I know about. Plus check with dealer for recalls
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Old 05-25-2017, 12:09 PM
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.......It's got the equivalent of 100k miles on it...
Equivalent???
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