This W163 is finished in Black (040) and features back-dated front and rear bumpers from a 1998 model which are painted. The front also features an OEM brush guard with a metal skid plate and matching period correct Hella fog and driving lights. The seller notes various shallow dents and scratches around the body and rock chips on the front facing surfaces. A trailer hitch is mounted at the rear with proper brackets and wiring. The windows have also been tinted and the rear bumper trim pieces are missing. 

This ML500 features the original 6-spoke wheels are finished in black. New Kumho Road Venture AT51 tires measure 265/65 and were installed in 2022. A trailer hitch has been added in the rear with proper brackets and wiring. The suspension and brakes were fully rebuilt in 2022, and the spare tire was replaced in 2020. 

The cabin is trimmed in Grey Leather (268) across the seats, door cards, and head rests. The center console, dashboard, and doors show original Burl Walnut veneer which remains in good condition. The seller does note wear on the driver seat bolster and the cup holder cover is loose. Features include power adjustable mirrors, a folding second row of seats, COMAND, and a dual speed transfer case. The cargo area contains an OEM retractable cargo cover and all floor areas are covered with WeatherTech mats. The carpet is worn near the gas pedal (under the floor mats) and the driver front seat heater only warms the back. The seller also notes the front driver's speaker is blown. The OEM COMAND head unit has been replaced with a new old stock (NOS) non-NAV unit, and the steering wheel was replaced with a new old stock part in 2020. 

The digital odometer shows 220k original miles, 86k of which have been added by the seller since 2017. Instrumentation includes a 150-mph speedometer, a 7k-rpm tachometer, and a digital odometer with trip function. Additional gauges include fuel level, coolant temperature, and a digital clock paired with a digital external temperature gauge.

The 5.0-liter M113 V8 was rated at 288 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque when new and is paired to a 722.6 (5G-Tronic) automatic five-speed transmission. The seller reports the ML has been meticulously maintained per the MB service schedule. The most recent service includes a tire rotation, new engine air filters, cabin air filter, wiper blades, valve cover gaskets, water pump, expansion tank, coolant, drive belt, idler pulley, and an oil service. In 2022 the ML received a full front and rear suspension rebuild along with all new brakes and tires. The seller notes the rear/secondary catalytic converters have been removed. Underbody photos are provided in the gallery. 

The Carfax report lists registration history in Florida and Georgia, no accidents or damage, and linear mileage updates since new. This ML500 is offered at No Reserve with manufacturer's literature, two original keys, a clean Carfax report, and a clean Georgia title.