2005 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 Sport Auto
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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.
Notice to bidders
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