2015 Mercedes-Benz ML400

🔍 Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist

Based on 8 owner complaints for this specific year, here's what to check or ask about:

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  OTHER: THIS NEW MERCEDES-BENZ ML400 HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION FEATURE THAT WITHOUT REASON REVERTS BACK TO AUTOMATIC WITHIN ABOUT 10 SECONDS WITHOUT ANY REASON. THIS PREVENTS THE DRIVER FROM BEING ABLE TO CONTROL TRACTION IN SLIPPERY OR OTHER DIFFICULT CONDITIONS, WHICH CLEARLY WAS OUR EXPERIENCE. THIS FE

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  FUEL SYSTEM: The contact owns a 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML400. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the vehicle lost motive power without warning. The vehicle was towed to the residence. The dealer was contacted and stated the vehicle was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V955000 (Fuel System, Diesel, Fuel

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  TRANSMISSION: THIS NEW MERCEDES-BENZ ML400 HAS A MANUAL TRANSMISSION FEATURE THAT WITHOUT REASON REVERTS BACK TO AUTOMATIC WITHIN ABOUT 10 SECONDS WITHOUT ANY REASON. THIS PREVENTS THE DRIVER FROM BEING ABLE TO CONTROL TRACTION IN SLIPPERY OR OTHER DIFFICULT CONDITIONS, WHICH CLEARLY WAS OUR EXPERIENCE. THIS FE

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  BRAKES: I BELIEVE WITH MY HEART AND SOUL MY BEAUTIFUL WIFE WAS KILLED DUE TO FAILURE OF VEHICLE IN MOTION AND LOST ALL CONTROL.*DT*JB

  Typically appears around 50K miles. Repair cost ~$500

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  General: Get a pre-purchase inspection from an independent mechanic ($100-$200)