Mercedes-Benz ML (1997-2005 years.)

The appearance of the ML in the market was expected and strongly heated by the press. In many respects this machine is a breakthrough of German firms themselves in a different area. The new plant in America, new pricing solution and the first Mercedes, referring to the trendy SUV. Incidentally, the "off-road" niche ML initially did not attempt: Issue Gelandewagen went on as usual. 1997 - Debut of the model. 1999 - ML 430, 55 AMG, 270 CDI. 2001 - ML 500, 400 CDI. 2002 - ML 350. 2005 - Migrating to a new generation of cars. ML sold well in the debut, but the chorus of the first Russian buyers sounded a lot notok disappointment. Serial machine looked much calmer than spectacular concept AAV. Made for the American market, it is not suggested that the quality level of detail and noise isolation cabin, to which consumers are accustomed to Mercedes. Identify and "childhood diseases" of the new machine. However, the strongest trumps with ML was much greater than the disadvantages. Adherents of a three-beam star had the opportunity to sit higher above the road, and now it was not connected with the need to let go and refined, but still an army vehicle with a sub-optimal ergonomics and unimportant handling on pavement. Mercedes-Benz ML is built like a classic SUV on the frame, but has an independent wheel suspension. It provided the SUV almost a passenger handling and reduced the effect of unsprung mass. The frame and body are connected through saylentblkov. This advanced design has achieved the strength, along with unprecedented levels of comfort and passive safety of the car: the frame work in case of accident, together with the body. The ergonomics of the machine considered optimal. If you buy a used car, it makes sense to very closely monitor the history of vending service instance. Conducted in Europe, pre-sales in any case does not guarantee the absence of tangible future spending on maintenance, which for the ML - not cheap. The machine is in great need of service in the area of ??100 thousand kilometers. Among the most likely objects of attention - the rear dampers. They are available only in conjunction with springs and should be replaced with the two sides. Sophisticated independent suspension have many joints, replacement of which often occurs only on this line. Brake discs nursed up to 60 thousand kilometers. Subject to regular replacement rack stabilizers. In the machines of the early years of registration may be problems with power steering and ball-bearing drive shaft. Petrol power units are reliable, unpretentious and normal maintenance do not cause any problems. Very likely only oil consumption, which, however, be permitted. But diesel engines are best avoided. The quality of our diesel fuel is too bad for the Mercedes. Automatic transmission is usually trouble-free, but it makes sense to look to the state of the center differential Permanent all-wheel drive system. As the years went on life on the line, the car became better and more reliable. Gone are the problems with the service electricians and with the increased noise in the cabin. Looking after themselves for the option in the secondary market, it is better to give preference to vehicles that were released after the restyling and having a "transparent" biography. With careful observance of the regulated plant maintenance schedule Mercedes ML for the duration of operation does not require unforeseen expenses. 5-2006 Department of examinations