HIGHLIGHTS

Well-equipped Mercedes SUV
ULEZ-friendly
Desirable Sport trim
Drives well

THE APPEAL

With the imminent expansion of London’s ULEZ ultra low emissions zone and similar environmental control schemes developing across the UK, the market for Euro 4 standard petrol-engined SUVs is booming – perhaps not the message that policymakers want to hear, but facts are facts and large petrol-engined 4x4s largely fly under the radar of such schemes.

The second-generation Mercedes-Benz ML 350 is one such vehicle – its diesel siblings might be chargeable under the ULEZ system but according to the data by which emissions standards are measured, the ML 350 is squeaky clean.

Here, then, is your chance to own a prestigious premium-brand SUV that gets around emissions charges.

The second-generation ML is a nice car to drive – introduced in 2005, it is a far cry from its clunky predecessor. Refined, dynamically competent and extremely comfortable, it’s a proper Mercedes-Benz, served here in ML 350 Sport flavour, which means a 3.5-litre V6 engine and a seven-speed automatic transmission.

THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK

MOT until June 2024
UK V5C
Service history to 2017
Some recent invoices
All original handbooks and booklets
EU Certificate of Conformity

THE INTERIOR

Two tone leather and Alcantara trim in black and charcoal
COMAND stereo radio system with nav
Heated seats
Cruise control
Climate control
Rear load bay liner
Integrated Bluetooth receiver
Upholstery in good order with minor cracks to driver’s seat base and slight pilling to Alcantara facing
Good headlining, carpets and door cards

THE EXTERIOR

Brilliant Silver Metallic
Overall sound order with a couple of minor dents to offside rear door and tailgate
Small marks and scuffs all over, commensurate with age and mileage, but nothing alarming
Appears solid underneath
All original badges and trim in good order
Matt black alloy wheels with some minor kerb marks
Side steps
Rear privacy glass
Keyless entry system

THE MECHANICS

3.5-litre M272 V6 engine
Seven-speed 7G-TRONIC automatic transmission with column stalk shift
Permanent adaptive 4WD
Drives really well, with good performance and surprisingly sharp handling for an SUV
No known mechanical faults

SUMMARY

The second generation of ML was a massively improved car compared with its predecessor and is a sharp and lively machine to drive, especially with Mercedes-Benz’s 3.5-litre V6 under the bonnet – 232bhp, 0-60mph in a lively 8.1 seconds and seamless gear shifts from the excellent 7G-TRONIC gearbox make it relaxing around town yet eager and refined on the open road.

It’s a great way of being able to still enjoy the comforts, accoutrements and presence of driving an SUV without being hit heavily by emissions charges.

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