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2013 ML350 Bluetec NO2 problems/AdBlue problems
ALBocaFL, 10/23/2020
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd ML350. Few years ago, I did own a 2014 ML350 regular gas for little over a year. Even though, during the time of my ownership and under warranty, I've visited MB dealership a little too often for problems which should not have existed with less than 40k miles. After having enough of it back then, I got rid of it. I guess I must have forgotten about the painful experienced from few years ago. I bought a 2013 Bluetec about six months ago with about 72k miles on it hoping for the durability of diesel engine and efficiency. Pros: although lacking performance, the ML is built like a tank. The ride is nice and no gaps in the rear when you fold the seat down. This was the selling point primarily for me because I have my best friend (Cocker Spaniel) commuting to work with me daily. The ride is solid and comfortable. The bad: after six months of ownership, I've gone thru repairs with the DEF system. Cost of repair was about $1900. Last week, check engine light came on. After scanning the computer, it looks like i'll need to replace 2 NO2 sensors. The parts along is about $500-$600 each X 2. Excluding labor. In addition to that, the count down to AdBlue have not reset after putting about 3 gallons of the special fluid. Now there is a potential replacement of coil or tank that may need to be replaced and will have to leave the car for few days at the shop. I've already scheduled an appointment with the "stealer" for next week. However, the fear of stealer is driving me to go with other private specialist shops. After speaking with few shop owners and most would not touch the diesels due to complex hardware and software problems. Therefore, I am regretting of getting back into my second MB. I've read many "nice" reviews in the past thus I thought the diesel would have been better than the regular gas and bought this one. In hind sight, i wish i would have checked with the MB mechanics for their opinions first. My suggestion for you and myself in future is to exercise additional caution and check with the people that knows instead of "unknown source" of the reviews. MB makes very nice cars for sure for the mid to high end models. They are nice to look at but DO NOT take it home!
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Its over... no more Benz
No longer a Benz fan, 02/08/2018
updated 08/16/2019
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
12 of 14 people found this review helpful
Should any vehicle with 46K mi's on the odometer require a $4,500 repair bill for engine failure? I think not. Just 4 mo's out of new car warranty the engine had an internal oil leak that took out the engine control module, wiring harness and multiple sensors. This kind of failure shouldn't happen with any car with only 46K mi's on the odometer. Mercedes Benz offer zero remediation and only showed me the way out the door and pointed me to the Lexus dealership. Where they will build me a car worthy of my money. For those who are still enticed by driving a Mercedes Benz, as I once was... here's a tip... as a Mercedes Salesperson once told me... "You NEVER BUY a Mercedes Benz, you LEASE them!" That way you are covered by the factory warranty while on your lease, that's if its a 3yr lease or less.
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Midwest
midwesterner, 10/11/2020
updated 10/23/2023
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 BlueTEC 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.0L 6cyl Turbodiesel 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Some of the best SUV handling, driving and ride I agree instruments ergonomics and logically fit me as well. ML Bluetec is a great SUV with excellent ergonomics. Still a head turner as well. I also average 27.5 – 28.8mpg in mixed city and interstate driving, with an average lead foot (+75mpg) I have experienced with average Hwy driving 32.5mpg. This vehicle has 147,850 miles on it. I have most of my in-depth service completed at a local shop and do the minor service myself. Easy do it yourselfer unit for Oil, fuel filter, air filter and cabin filter changes. The local service manager liked the ML so much he is in the market for the same unit. Tons of DYI videos on You Tube. I have experienced the Leaking of oil (Oil Cool gaskets) and if your tearing down the top part of the engine perform a Turbo intake cleaning (Welcome to turbo diesels ~Any manufacturer). This is my 4th MB but 1st ML. Looking forward to the +250K milestone. Quick Update: I currently have 210,000 miles on the odometer and still going strong. I'm very pleased with the performance and reliability of this vehicle. I just dread having to replace this vehicle in the next couple of years. No mechanical or electrical issues at all. Still drives like new.
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302hp is Enough!
JLD, 09/23/2018
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (3.5L 6cyl 7A)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
Unless you're planning on running from John Law, 302hp is more than enough. In fact, I think it's a sweet spot. It has plenty of "get up and go" and yet it also has plenty of passing power. At first the seats feel a little hard, but, after 9 hours of traveling, they feel just fine. They are the best "all day" automobile seats that I have ever used. I love ML350's. We also have a 2012 ML350 BlueTEC. Great highway travel car.
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ML550 - Loaded
nyi, 09/09/2013
2013 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML550 4MATIC 4dr SUV AWD (4.7L 8cyl Turbo 7A)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Driven approx 10,000 miles - half highway /mountainous terrain. It started with buying my wife a 2012 MB E350 a year ago. Was very impressed so I tested the 2013 ML550. I sold my "big" truck suv and bought one ML550 full load. twin turbo, small V8 power/low fuel consumption ratio, comparatively speaking, has me sold. WOW ... does this thing move, smooth ride, quiet and has nearly 100 ft/lbs torque more that the larger 6.2L easy to pull my trailer with toys. Built in anti sway works. My ML fully loaded is equal in cost to a 2013 Escalade.