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2015 Mercedes-Benz ML 350 — Black Exterior / Black Leather Interior — 3.5L V6, 7-Speed Automatic, Rear-Wheel Drive — 68,645 Miles
A W166 M-Class is a lot of German SUV for the money at this point in its life — 302 horsepower, a genuinely serene ride, and the kind of build quality that has these engines running well past 200,000 miles. It also has a history you need to see before anything else, so here it is.
CARFAX reports two accidents on this vehicle. On 07/20/2016, a front-or-side impact with damage to the right side, front, right rear and rear — CARFAX rates the severity minor to moderate, and the vehicle was towed. Airbags did not deploy. On 09/16/2022, a sideswipe collision with damage to the right side and right front, rated minor. Airbags did not deploy. The title is clean and guaranteed: no salvage, junk, rebuilt, fire, flood, hail or lemon brand has ever been reported by any U.S. DMV, there is no total loss on record, and CARFAX reports no structural damage under either owner. Two accidents in eleven years on a vehicle with an otherwise clean record is not disqualifying — but you should weigh it before you read our pitch, not after, and you should look closely at the right side of this vehicle in person. We'll hand you the complete report.
✅ WHAT YOU'RE ACTUALLY GETTING
✓ 90-point inspection completed as part of our Dealer Certified Pre-Owned process.
✓ OBDII scan: all drive monitors completed, zero stored or pending trouble codes. We've included photographs of the scan tool readout in this listing's photo set, so you can read the result yourself rather than taking our word for it. Completed drive monitors matter as much as the absence of codes — they mean the vehicle's onboard systems have run their full self-tests, not that the computer was recently cleared.
✓ The expensive Mercedes repair on this engine has already been done. On 03/17/2026 at 61,526 miles, the engine timing / front cover gasket was replaced at Mercedes-Benz of South Charlotte, along with an engine oil and fluid leak check and a steering/suspension check. The front cover gasket is the well-known oil-leak point on this M276 V6, and it is a labor-heavy job. Estimated retail value of that repair at franchised Mercedes dealer rates: $3,100 to $4,500 (our estimate — CARFAX documents what was done, not what was paid). This work was performed by the previous owner's Mercedes dealership, not by us.
✓ Twelve service records, essentially all at the same Mercedes-Benz franchise dealer in Pineville, North Carolina, across eleven years and both owners — maintenance inspections, four-wheel alignment, tire balancing, fuel system service, A/C and heating checks, and body electrical checks all documented.
✓ Passed Georgia emissions inspection 07/23/2026 at 68,645 miles — already done, already local.
✓ CARFAX rates this vehicle "Good Reliability" on its 3-Year Forecast — top 50% versus similar vehicles, average likelihood of repair, and an average repair cost of about $350 per year.
✓ Two previous owners, both personal. Never a rental, never a fleet vehicle.
✓ Two keys included. A replacement Mercedes key is not a cheap errand, and most used ones come with one.
✓ Full CARFAX report provided before you commit to anything.
💵 REAL VALUE — THE HONEST NUMBERS
We cross-check every vehicle against multiple independent sources rather than quoting whichever number flatters us most. On this ML 350: J.D. Power retail book $12,513, Kelley Blue Book typical listing price $12,870, Manheim adjusted retail average $13,350, CARFAX History-Based Value $13,610, and a regional market average of $15,455. Black Book returned no data for this vehicle.
Four of those five sit between $12,513 and $13,610 — a tight cluster. The market average is the high outlier and we're not going to lean on it. Our working market range is $12,500 to $13,650. Worth knowing: the CARFAX figure already prices in the accident history, which is part of why it lands where it does.
Add the documented $3,100 to $4,500 front cover repair above, our 5-Year Maintenance Plan ($2,500 value), and the Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan ($300 retail value, covering up to $1,500 should the engine or transmission fail), and you get roughly $18,400 to $20,950 in total value in this vehicle.
Buying a car is one of the larger financial decisions most people make, and most shoppers compare sticker prices alone. Weigh what actually comes with the car. Price is only what you pay, but value is what you get.
Market pricing moves. If these figures have shifted by the time you're reading this, we're happy to run you a current market pricing report on request — our goal is that you never overpay and that you walk away with as much value as possible.
🔧 FEATURES & SPECS
• 3.5L V6, DOHC 24V, 302 horsepower / 273 lb-ft
• 7-speed automatic transmission
• Rear-wheel drive (please note: this is the 2WD ML 350, not a 4MATIC)
• 4-door SUV, seats 5
• EPA-estimated 18 city / 24 highway MPG — premium fuel required
• Black exterior over black leather interior
• Two keys included
Ask your sales consultant for a complete equipment walk-through — we'd rather confirm an option in person than list something we haven't verified.
📋 VEHICLE HISTORY (FULL TRANSPARENCY)
Accident #1 — 07/20/2016, minor to moderate. Front or side impact with reported damage to the right side, front, right rear and rear. The vehicle was towed. Airbags did not deploy. CARFAX places the severity between minor and moderate on its scale, and defines moderate damage as damage that may affect multiple components. No structural damage was reported.
Accident #2 — 09/16/2022, minor. A sideswipe collision with damage to the right side and right front. Airbags did not deploy. CARFAX defines minor damage as generally cosmetic and typically not compromising operation or safety.
Both events hit the same side of the vehicle. We'd rather point that out than have you notice it yourself. Look the passenger side over carefully, check the panel gaps and paint match, and take us up on the inspection offer below.
Clean title, guaranteed. No salvage, junk, rebuilt, fire, flood, hail or lemon brand from any U.S. DMV, across both owners. No total loss. No structural damage. No airbag deployment. No odometer rollback indicated.
Two owners, both personal, both North Carolina. The first owner kept it ten and a half years and drove it lightly — about 4,862 miles a year. The second bought it in 2025 and has driven it considerably harder, roughly 18,000 miles in fourteen months. That second owner also kept it at the Mercedes dealer for service the whole way, including the front cover repair.
Factory warranty: expired. Basic, drivetrain, corrosion and roadside coverage all ran out at 48 months / 50,000 miles.
Realistic ownership costs. This is an eleven-year-old German luxury SUV. It takes premium fuel, returns about 18 mpg in town, and parts and labor cost what Mercedes parts and labor cost. CARFAX forecasts an average repair likelihood and roughly $350 a year in repairs, which is encouraging, but budget like a Mercedes owner rather than a Camry owner and you'll enjoy this vehicle a great deal more.
Normal wear. Eleven years and 68,645 miles bring the cosmetic wear you'd expect. We'll show you anything you want to see in person.
📝 BUYER'S GUIDE & REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS
Every used vehicle on our lot carries the federal Buyers Guide in the window, and you'll sign one at purchase. It's worth two minutes of your time before you do, because it names the systems that actually cause expensive surprises — engine, transmission, differential, cooling, electrical, fuel, brakes, steering, suspension, air conditioning — along with the things that go wrong in them. Almost nobody reads it, and the gap between what people sign and what people expect is where disappointment starts. On a luxury European SUV out of warranty, that gap can be expensive. Read it. (The As-Is acknowledgment is a separate and much narrower signature — ask us and we'll walk you through the difference.)
🔍 PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION
We're happy to accommodate a pre-purchase inspection at a Carma-verified shop, on-site or within a 10-mile radius, prior to finalizing your purchase and once terms are agreed upon. Ask your sales consultant for details. With two reported accidents on the same side of this vehicle, CARFAX itself recommends an inspection at a certified collision repair facility — and so do we.
📞 COME SEE IT — OR LET'S TALK IT THROUGH
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Carma Auto Group | 4189 Abbotts Bridge Rd, Duluth, GA 30096
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This vehicle qualifies as one of our Dealer Certified Pre-Owned units, meaning it has passed our multi-point inspection and meets our age, condition, and mileage criteria. When purchased at our full out-the-door price, this vehicle includes Level 1 coverage under our Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan (engine, transmission, and drivetrain) at no additional cost, plus our 5-Year Maintenance Plan — 25 discounted oil changes, radiator service, AC service, engine diagnostics, and hundreds of additional discounts, with no year or mileage restrictions ($2,500 value). Coverage is honored nationwide at ASE-certified repair facilities that work with our warranty provider, so you can drive with confidence wherever the road takes you. If a price reduction or discount is applied to this vehicle, this included coverage is replaced with the option to purchase our Quality Plus Auto Protection Plan (3 months / 3,000 miles) and 5-Year Maintenance Plan at a discounted rate, available at time of sale. Customers also have the option to upgrade to additional warranty coverage, including a Lifetime Warranty upgrade, at a discounted rate — available only at the time of sale. Warranty upgrade eligibility varies by vehicle age, mileage, condition, and other factors; not all vehicles qualify. Ask your sales consultant to confirm eligibility for this specific vehicle.
We do our best to ensure accuracy in this listing but are not responsible for errors or misprints. It is the customer's responsibility to verify pricing, equipment, and vehicle condition with the dealer. Pricing subject to change without notice. All prices exclude tax, tag, title, and ETR fees.
