Mercedes-Benz ML 270 CDI 6-speed, 2000, Tampere

The buyer should inspect the car before bidding. No warranty.

The car is sold for repair due to minor faults, although it is in daily use and roadworthy.

5-cylinder turbodiesel that runs nicely.

The car has not been condition-checked, so other faults may also be found.

The instrument cluster has been replaced, so the mileage is not correct; according to inspection history it is over 500,000 km.

Reverse gear sometimes pops out when pulling away. It needs to be supported by hand. 6-speed manual. The gear lever is nice and light to use. This is nice to coast downhill with as you can easily put it in neutral.

The turbo and related sensors, as well as the high-pressure pump and lift pump, have been replaced, but the turbo still does not stay on full power and sometimes goes into power limitation. Despite the limitation, driving goes well and it is very much roadworthy.

In limitation mode, the turbo boost gauge does not go above 1 bar. This is not a typical limp mode because there is still power. Apparently the catalytic converter is blocked, or typically there is a fault in the intake manifold flaps.

The low-range gearbox does not always engage from the button. Probably due to lack of use. There is a clunk from the front over big bumps, but no play has been found.

The rear window wiper does not work. The seat heaters do not work.

The passenger seat has a loose seat sensor mat connected underneath and it works.

The ignition key is a solid key with a chip glued to the side. There is no intact folding key at the moment, but one can be made by cloning the chip. There are no injector leaks; see photos.

Starting is not quick, but it does start.

The block heater works.

Recently replaced:

The turbo and related sensors, rail sensors etc., as well as the high-pressure pump and lift pump with seals, have been replaced.

Fuel lines replaced.

Filter seals replaced.

Injector base seals replaced.

Rusty rear brake pipes replaced.

Front track rod end replaced.

Rear brake pipes replaced.

Handbrake shoes replaced.

Instrument cluster replaced.

Boost gauge installed.

Gear linkage end replaced.

Door lock replaced.

Steering column stalk replaced.

Ground cable between engine and chassis replaced.

Newer-style front grille.

Underside treated with oil.

The spare parts package is shown in the photos. New parts include the propshaft bearing and the serpentine belt with pulleys. These and the sensors (probably good, replaced unnecessarily) etc. can be sold separately if the bid does not go through.

The car was just in Veho's recall campaign, where sensors updating cruise control operation were replaced.

It has been with me with little use, mainly as a tow car.

Towing weight 3365 kg. Tax €529 per year.