Used for sale in Tucson, AZ

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VIN: 4JGBB22E28A362159
Miles: 188869
$5050 OBO

2008, ML320 CDI w/7-Speed 4MATIC, All-wheel drive, 3.0 liter V6, Diesel, Turbo, Sport package, Black leather interior, Iridium silver exterior, Less than 10K on fully rebuilt transmission (paid $5000), Engine was been rebuilt before we purchased it. In the last year we spent another $4500 on struts and other front end components. Over 10k in new parts in the last year or two. Fuel pump and battery also replaced in the last year.

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Before we owned the vehicle, due to the rear door weather stripping being misaligned, water got into the rear of the vehicle during a heavy rain and the rear SAM module got wet. I pulled it out and dried it off but it continues to have issues. It needs to be replaced. Since then it has had the following issues:
1. Fuel gauge reads full when full, and 1/2 full when empty.
2. Turbo is not working. You can drive it without the turbo however 0 to 40 is slow.
3. After you start the vehicle, it will run forever, unless you shut it off when the engine it up to normal operating temp. You will then need to wait a while (perhaps an hour) to restart it. If you shut off before the engine is up to temp (i.e. 5 to 10 min) it will start back up fine.

When you scan for codes there is a code indicating that the fuel pressure is low. I had the low pressure fuel pump (in the tank) replaced but that did not help. In retrospect (and after doing some more research) it is most likely the SAM module that is bad. I do not have time to work on it anymore so selling as-is.

History:
- We believe the car was originally owned by an older woman. About 10 years ago she drove the front end into some water causing engine damage. Water did not get inside. She took it to certified Mercedes repair shop here in town. The owner of that repair shop purchased it from her and then replaced the engine himself. He used it for his personal vehicle for many years and then sold it to us.
- Within a week the transmition went out. We spent nearly $5k on a fully rebuilt trans.
- Last the vehicle had damaged (driving over a speed bump at ~45 mph) many of the front end components (hence the $4500 bills for front end repairs). When this happened it triggered a safety feature in the vehicle that set off all the seat belt tensioners, so the two front seatbelts were replaced. One of the three rear belts still works (middle belt), two rear belts still needs replacement. No airbags went off. As a result of the two bad seatbelts in the rear, the ABS light is stuck on. Frame / body / alignment is straight.

This vehicle would be great for someone that has time and ability to replace the SAM module. Alternatively, the diesel engine which is used in many Jeeps, Chryslers and Mercedes is valuable, as well is the new transmition. Just those components are worth more that I'm asking. No low ball offers please. This is already the cheapest ML320 CDI for sale in the United States.

Features: Rear-View Camera, Garage Door Opener, Leather Steering Wheel, Sidebag In Rear Left And Right, Rain Sensor, Mobile/Bluetooth package, Electric Tilt/Slide Sunroof, Semi-Active Roll Stabilization, Navigation, Sirius Satellite Radio, Trailer Hitch, Antitheft Alarm System, Electric Adjustable Driver Seat L. And R, AC, High-Capacity Battery, Spare Tire, Roof Railing, Radio Remote Control With Panic Switch (315 Mhz), Premium Sound System, Cd Changer, Tinted Glass, Seat Heater For Left And Right Front Seats, Automatic Rear-End Door, Light Alloy Wheel 5-Spoke Design 19".