68000m on a ML 2003 & I need a new automatic gear box

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Mercedes Benz M Class ML 270 CDi
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“68000m on a ML 2003 and I need a new automatic gear box ”

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written by on 29/02/2012

Very unhappy, I own a 2003 Merc ML with 68000 miles and Ive just been told I need a new or reconditioned gear box. 1600 - 3000 Euro to repair. What a load of Rubbish. Stay away from them, Buy a Toyota!

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Mercedeslover's Comment

Written on: 09/01/2013

You know I have had two Mercs, my first is a 180 estate from 97, she has done 288000 kilometres and is still on the first exhaust. Total expense above consumables are 1 AFM, 1 rear window wiper motor, 1 front wiper motor (gearbox) and a steering arm from left to right. A box can be bought second hand, but do i trust a merc dealer, NO I don't get a second opinion always. My second is an ML 99000 miles on the clock and there are some faults but nothing I can't fix myself.

if your happy to pay dealer rates then 3000 is not going to cover it. DO IT YOURSELF. Oh and I have Toyota's too and they also cost BIG bucks to fix try 70 euros for TWO BOLTS and 146 pounds plus vat for a rear control arm, Stop winging and learn about the car you drive or are your brains limited to changing a wheel or do you leave it up to the ANWB.

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Ozwald11's Comment

Written on: 21/06/2013

My ML 270 2003 auto g/box failed at 59000 mls. It required a recon.unit . this happened on xmas eve 2012, as i had bought it in May 2012 I was not amused. Luckily I had bought it from a local reputable dealer and they repaired it under warranty. Prior to this I had a Toyota Landcruiser Colorado Diesel for 10 years which never let me down. Need I say More!

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