2015 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 250 BlueTEC

NOW AVAILABLE 2015 MERCEDES-BENZ ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC 132,790 MILES CLEAN CARFAX 30 SERVICE RECORDS RIDGELINE INSPECTED 132,790 Miles | Stock #J1072 VIN: 4JGDA0EBXFA580672 2.1L Twin-Turbo Diesel | 4MATIC All-Wheel Drive | 7-Speed Automatic If you're shopping for an older Mercedes-Benz diesel, the condition and maintenance history matter far more than simply finding the cheapest one online. That's exactly why we liked this 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC. It has a clean CARFAX with no accidents or damage reported, 30 documented service records, three previous owners, extensive Mercedes-Benz dealer history, documented transmission service and a previous Mercedes-Benz Certified Pre-Owned history. And before putting it up for sale, we brought it into Ridgeline Automotive and treated it like the 132K-mile Mercedes diesel that it is. WE DIDN'T JUST CHANGE THE OIL AND PUT IT ON THE LOT Our philosophy with a vehicle like this is pretty simple. A used Mercedes-Benz diesel needs more than a quick visual inspection and the cheapest oil change available. We brought the ML into Ridgeline Automotive, our full-service repair facility and NAPA Auto Care Center, and went through the vehicle before offering it for sale. One of the services we specifically wanted to perform was a premium engine oil service using BG products and quality European-spec oil. We started with BG EPR Engine Performance Restoration before draining the old engine oil. EPR isn't simply an oil additive that gets poured into the fresh oil. It is used with the old oil before the oil change to help clean deposits from the lubrication system, including deposits around piston rings and other internal oil passages. The old oil and suspended contaminants are then drained out. Once that process was completed, we installed a quality new oil filter and filled the engine with the proper high-quality European-spec full synthetic engine oil. Then we added BG DOC Diesel Oil Conditioner to the fresh oil. So instead of: Drain old oil. Install cheap filter. Add bulk oil. Done. Our service was: BG EPR engine cleaning treatment Drain the old oil and contaminants Quality new oil filter Correct high-quality European full synthetic oil BG DOC Diesel Oil Conditioner added to the fresh oil For a higher-mileage turbo-diesel Mercedes that we intend to put our name behind, that's how we'd rather service it. WHY WE SPEND THE EXTRA MONEY ON THE OIL SERVICE The ML 250 BlueTEC uses a sophisticated turbocharged Mercedes diesel engine. Oil isn't just lubricating the basic engine internals. It also has to deal with turbocharger heat, soot contamination and the demands of a modern emissions-equipped diesel. That's why we're particular about the oil we use. We're not claiming that an EPR service magically makes a 132,000-mile engine new again. It doesn't. What we're doing is starting the next owner with fresh, high-quality oil, a quality filter and a lubrication system that has received more attention than the typical used-car-lot oil change. That's a relatively small detail in an advertisement, but it's exactly the type of detail we think matters when you're buying an older European vehicle. AND THE OIL CHANGE IS ONLY PART OF OUR PROCESS We don't judge a vehicle like this solely by whether there are warning lights on the dashboard. Our inspection process is designed to look at the entire vehicle and determine whether it's something we're comfortable putting on our lot. That means checking the major mechanical and safety systems, scanning the vehicle's electronic modules, checking fluid condition and levels, looking underneath the vehicle for leaks or damage, inspecting the brakes, tires and suspension, evaluating the engine and drivetrain, checking the electrical equipment and then actually driving the vehicle. That's especially important with a Mercedes BlueTEC. These are sophisticated vehicles. The diesel engine, turbocharging system, 4MATIC drivetrain, 7-speed transmission, diesel emis