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.
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16 Comments
@Sergogrig Congratulations!Well bought$5,350 bid placed by @Sergogrig
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$2,799 bid placed by @Kcjohn8325
@mbz2000 Fog lights are wired though the factory switch on the dash and the additional driving lights are wired to a switch (green) to the left of the steering wheel, additional note the lights are all wired to only come on when the parking or headlights are turned on... so you if you forget to turn them off they'll automatically shut off when the headlights shut off. As for the tires they fit without any modification as they are barely larger in diameter than the stock size, add bonus is they don't change the speedo more than 1-2mph.Good point on the bumpers. Early W163 bumpers degrade to the point where if you hit them, they’ll actually shatter into a bunch of pieces. GLWA!Great truck, how are the Hella lights wired? Where is the on/off switch? I do not see in any pictures. Also, have you lifted the truck slightly to fit these tires? I understand that the torsion bars on either side can be adjusted for added height and also spacer can be applied for additional height?$2,541 bid placed by @Sergogrig
@waldinho appreciate the question but money order/cashiers check or cash are acceptableIs it possible to PayPal?$2,291 bid placed by @Lfuselier
$2,039 bid placed by @Doc2
220K miles and it looks like it has 30K miles. Solid trucks.$1,789 bid placed by @Kcjohn8325
$1,501 bid placed by @JTBshaw
$1,251 bid placed by @Lfuselier
This looks very nice and well maintained. Very similar to my black ML55 and I wouldn't hesitate to drive this thing anywhere.$1,000 bid placed by @Doc2
$750 bid placed by @Lfuselier
@skydog6121 GA has annual emissions inspections for areas directly around Atlanta but no “safety inspections”, don’t think the lack of rear catalytic converters would be a problem as they’re placed post sensor(s)… no engine light but every state is different.PS-I don't see any inspection stickers on this, does Georgia have inspections?wondering if removing the cat converters would be a problem passing emission testing here in PA?Hello all! This has been our reliable go to daily for the last seven plus years and we’ve enjoyed its reliable ruggedness the whole time. Welcoming questions and anyone to came take a look in-person. This is best described as a clean well maintained driver, overall condition would be consistent or more inline with a sub-100k mile ML, only maintenance or mechanical issue to note is front different mounts could be replaced but could easily be driven anywhere and anytime without worry. We’ve never hesitated to take this for a drive, only reason we're selling is we're trying something different.@AutoSavant50, @ProdigalPetrolHead is correct with the addition of the better approach angle, the pre-facelift bumpers are smaller in all dimension other than width. Also, anyone who's had a facelift 163 will know the cracking that occurs with just age, these pre-facelift don't seem to have that issue.$500 bid placed by @PropMerc
@AutoSavant50 If I had to guess it's for better ground clearance and bull bar fitment. Great looking 163 by the way!What was the reasoning behind back dating the front and rear bumpers?$250 bid placed by @Doc2