

This 2001 Mercedes-Benz ML55 AMG was sold new in Arizona and was previously a Certified Pre-Owned Vehicle from the dealer in 2004. It lived out West until 2019 when it spent a year in North Dakota with consecutive registration in California. This ML55 now resides in Atlanta, Georgia with the current owner. Finished in Travertine Beige Metallic (693) over Black Exclusive leather (561A), power is provided by a 5.4-liter V8 driving all four wheels through a five-speed automatic transmission. Equipment includes xenon headlamps, 18″ AMG wheels, factory AMG body work, power-adjustable and heated front seats, cruise control, OEM head unit, BOSE audio, integrated radar, and a lockable safe located beneath the front passenger seat with 2 keys. Two of the most recent services took place in August 2024 which included a new throttle position sensor and serpentine belt with a tandem service early in 2025 which included a crank position sensor, camshaft position sensor, brake pads, brake rotors, oil change, brake fluid service, and a rear main seal. Brand new Continental tires in factory size, wheel alignment, and Mobile 1 oil service were just done in preparation for the sale. Upgrades include an all new black Alcantara headliner with Alcantara A,B, and C pillars with all plastic pieces dyed to match. This ML55 has just under 89k miles and is now offered by the selling party with a spare tire and cover, a custom matching 1:18 diecast model car, factory literature, a Carfax report, 2 keys, and a clean Georgia title.
The truck is finished in Travertine Beige Metallic (693) and is equipped with AMG body work consisting of revised bumpers, side skirts, hood bulges, and wheel arch flares. Additional exterior features include fog lights, xenon headlamps with washers, a power sunroof, roof rails, and a factory exhaust with dual AMG-stamped outlets. The Carfax report notes incidents in 2010 and 2018 resulting in damage to the front-left and rear of the truck, respectively. The front bumper was previously resprayed and the rear flares as well to correct clear coat issues. The seller notes imperfections on the rear hatch door and an imperfection around the rear driver tail light. Detailed photos are provided in the gallery and in the provided walkaround video along with paint meter readings of all the metal panels.
Factory five-spoke 18″ AMG wheels wear Continental Cross Contact tires measuring 285/50 on all four corners with 2024 date codes. The seller provided photos of the tread for each corner of the car in the gallery. Braking is provided by disc brakes and black painted calipers at all four corners. Brake rotors, pads, and fluid were done in early 2025 using low dust Akebono pads. The factory spare wheel and tire are located in the rear cargo space with the first aid kit attached. All of the clips for the spare tire cover are intact with no cracking.
The cabin features seats upholstered in Black Exclusive leather (561A) along with matching door panels and carpets. Wood veneer accents the center console, doors, and steering wheel. Upgrades include an all new black Alcantara headliner with Alcantara A,B, and C pillars with all plastic pieces painted to match, replacing the original gray plastic and fabric. Equipment includes power-adjustable heated front seats, driver’s seat memory, cruise control, air conditioning, Bose audio, and a lockable safe located beneath the front passenger seat. All front and rear headrests are included and the rear cargo area is equipped with the factory spare tire, cover, first aid kit, and jack. The original floor mats included are embroidered with ML55 AMG. The seller has provided pictures and video showing the modularity of the rear seats as the W163 provides the owner with a flat loading floor. The multi-disc CD changer is intact and operates.
The wood and leather-wrapped steering wheel frames white instrumentation consisting of an AMG-branded 160-mph speedometer with orange back glow, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and gauges for coolant temperature and fuel level. Digital readouts for outside temperature and time are located on each side with all pixels in working order. The digital odometer shows just under 89k miles.
The 5.4-liter aluminum M113 V8 produced 342 horsepower and 376 lb-ft of torque when new. Power is sent to all four wheels through a five-speed 722.6 automatic transmission. The most recent engine service was done in January of 2026 including an Mobile 1 5W-40 oil service with new filter, o-rings, and crush washer. In August 2024, a new throttle position sensor and serpentine belt were installed. The current owner had a crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor, rear main seal, and oil change done in early 2025. Additional services are noted on the Carfax showing new valve cover gaskets, new brake pads (which were just replaced by low dust ceramic pads by the current owner), and a new power steering pump were installed in 2022 along with a coolant flush. The seller shows new brake rotors in the underside video. The steering rack shows some dampness around a fluid line in the video.
The Carfax report lists 11 service history records and linear mileage updates since new along with the aforementioned minor damage reports. This ML55 has just under 89k miles and is now offered with a spare tire and cover, factory literature, a custom 1:18 diecast model car, a Carfax report, 2 keys, and a clean Georgia title.
A detailed walkaround, underside inspection, and POV driving video is provided by the seller.
As the 955/957 Porsche Cayenne is becoming increasingly popular to overlanding enthusiasts, it begs the question: why not buy a ML55 AMG instead? Why are we not seeing more W163 builds from the overlanding crowd? They’re more reliable, have more power than the NA Cayenne V8 S models, do the same 0-60 times, are tough as nails with their body on frame design, and have so much room to grow as collectors and enthusiasts begin to notice them. The M113 V8 is a powerhouse in this chassis making it suitable for climbing hills, especially with its low range gearbox. Remember, the W163 was built to replace the G-Wagen. This was a purpose built off road SUV. The A/C system will give you hypothermia on a hot day in the desert plus the flat folding floor provides excellent storage space for any adventurer. Plus its highway manners are E-Class good. What’s not to like? This Travertine ML55 sports excellent recent services, great tires (which are hard to find in OEM sizes), new brakes, and great cosmetics. The provided driving video shows basically everything on the truck still works and it’s as tight as a drum with a complete, clean interior free from squeaks and rattles.
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1 Comments
We got another ML55 AMG up! As rare as these are, they are just attracted to me. I'm SO excited to help sell this one for my friend who is a lifelong AMG collector and Mercedes-Benz curator. He's owned three ML55s in the past, so the owner knows how to dial them in. With me being a W163 nerd and M113 fanatic, he wanted me to represent the car and I've performed a few maintenance items on it to get it prepared for sale. Like the last ML55 I sold, this is a turn key example. We have new Continental tires, alignment, crankshaft position sensor, camshaft position sensor, rear main seal, all new fluids, brakes, and more. What's really cool about this one is we just had one of the best upholstery shops in Atlanta do an all new, custom black Alcantara head liner complete with recovered pillars. He even removed all of gray plastics and painstakingly painted them black. It looks truly OEM down to the finish and touch. It gives the car an updated AMG look more akin to later models like a W211 with its all Alcantara head liner. Way more premium than the original fabric gray head liner that fails on W163s as well as the pillars which all have weak glue. Not an issue anymore with this one. Please look through the gallery and watch the video. I was as thorough as I could be (a lot of pictures!), but it you have any questions, leave them here or PM me. I have the car stored at an indoor private collector car club in Marietta, GA and it is available for showings and appointments. I'm open for phone calls and Facetime if needed. Let me know if you need additional info and I'll get it uploaded! Thank you and happy bidding!$2,500 bid placed by @Map19335