How much do you think his car is worth?

You ain't gotta problem with this car do you?

omg dat seating position

"shut up knocking noise" 😂🤣

You were right about not taking the ML because of the rust!

Man, nobody has ever even been a quarter as honest as you are to Chris.

chris was kind man i like him

Once again really like your videos... Sad to see the C43 going. I would probably bid if I wasn't so far away... Best of luck and keep up the good work.

I love your videos and how you narrate them. Keep doing this kind of clips!

Legit knows his merc. Pun intended

Very cool cars, it could have been a good swap if that poor ML had avoided the dreaded tinworm.

I have an ML55 in mint condition here in Lisbon, I absolutely love that car, it's comfortable, reliable and fast. It seems to be a car people do not pay much attention to, but I think it will appreciate more with time as people tire of electronics and sensors and want to go back to some real "german muscle" , loved the video, thank you

That knock sounds similar to the cat rattle that my ML55 makes (at least on camera). Also rusty ML55s here in the Midwest are pretty par for the course. That one is way better off than my beater ML at this point -- although the rust comes through really quick. The most surprising part about that ML was that the original battery box is there-- from what the forums said those things got thrown away a lot of the time.

That was a good story. But true, way too much rust. Guessing 1,500 to maybe 2,000 a good day due to work needed. I would’ve walked away also.

Alex, you are a waaay too nice guy. Everytime the word "friend" comes up in the conversation, your "friend" has trashed a car, trashed an engine or in this case, trashed a gear shifter. I think you need better friends! I know that anyone who hurt my car in any way, would not stay my friend, unless they fixed it themselves. You're much more forgiving.

Alex , as always excellent interesting video. Someone in tv land should create A reality show around the concept of fixing/Repairing cars for people going Through hard financial times . Alex you have the skill and the heart to make it A hit ! Wishing you continued happiness and success .

You should move to Arizona. No rust and low taxes.

Mercs from this era had a 40 year rust guarantee, as long as the car was serviced by Mercedes. If you see a late 1990's early 2000's merc with rust, it means that it was not dealer serviced, even when it was nearly, as most of them started rusting very early on, due to the dark times when Mercedes used eco friendly water based paint. If you kept up the servicing, they'd replace every panel on your car for free. Around 2002/2003 they switched back to proper paint. Eco warriors ruin everything

PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON 07 E63 W211AMG!!!! I can hardly find anything on them. It’s mostly E55 or newer E63. For instance the front brakes are 2 piece rotors and so on. It looks like yours but is different.

Man it’s too bad you didn’t go through with the deal, I would love to see a video of you tearing down a Mercedes Benz engine and building it again

what a beautiful W211 there

I've never seen any car have three climate control vents in the center like the ML55....great quirk for Doug Demuro

Can't wait to see your new project Alex!! Continue to love the channel. Keep up the great work!

First actually dying m113 I've ever seen confirmed

The storytime was cool! I spent most of today driving around my old GTI 1.8t then taking the front brakes apart because they were so rusty from it sitting a long time. I like the two muscle cars in this one though with the V8 sounds B)

after hearing the knocking noise i wouldn even bother the ignition coil, or any other things, mercedes with 200k miles worth practically nothing.

I owned a 2000 W163 ML55 years ago. Recently I purchased for $3k a 2003 W163 ML500. Tbh I don’t notice much difference between the M113 5.0 and the M113 5.5. Almost same power. Both Stock

Hey Alex, was wondering how you felt about a CLS55. I have been really wanting to get one, but I am a little afraid of its reliability. I know it has the bulletproof engine and trans, but I have heard about many other small problems it may have.

Thanks for another great vid. Really enjoy the content and way its presented. Great job

Hoovies Garage ML55?

Really enjoy these types of videos.

That noise sounds like timing chain slap. I'm familiar with the noise on these. Not fun replacing the chain either on those.

Great learnfull video again!!! I agree you didn't take the ML, but I was hoping you would keep the C43 but now its on Ebay.. You need a bigger garage ;-). But really look forward what Mercedes you will buy next!!

Chance the rapper body double what. . That's like Jay-Z neighbors gardener uncle . .

Good video Alex ... I wouldn't have traded neither! Rust is one of the worst things on a car

I’ve been watching your videos for a couple pf weeks now, and you’re definitely my favorite channel

Another good video. Too bad the ML didn’t work out. Buying cheap, fixing and flipping used Mercs for profit would make for good topics. Keep em coming Alex. Thanks

Hey everyone...right now there is a beautiful 2002 CL65 and an 02 E55 on Craigslist Ventura, CA for $5800(!) and $8000 respectively.CL55 has 58000 miles and the E55 has 110000 miles. These are both beautiful original condition....incredible deals for California cars...

Really wish I had a reason to own your C43! I’m sure it’s very stout and will be a great deal!

Great video Alex, like the new spin with the whole possible trade thing

I would have guessed valve guides and coils. If the valve guides might be going if the heads are off good time to port polish and change out the chain guides chain and cam barring. Majority of the time bottom end is solid on the Mercedes and BMW. They dont cheap out on those bottom end

Audio is sounding great!

When are you going to get a W211 diesel in your shop?!

Hey, I’ve got a 03 E320. Really clean body, no rust, dings. Light scratch on the rear bumper trim. Thinking about doing a C32 AMG motor swap...thoughts?

Stories are back yea! I was worried that they weren't coming back

I'll trade you my 03 E320 (not an amg.) Body is mint no rust. Just had SBC unit replaced. 115k miles. Had the car since 60k. Oil change every 5k miles. Air filters replaced when needed. Panoramic roof needs new motor. I know in my dreams but aye worth a shot

You did him a solod by fixing that misfire !

Here's a good question. What sounds go with what frequencies. If it's rod knock, would it be at RPM, 2x RPM or half RPM? I have, what i think is a weak hydraulic lifter (tappet) it sounds off at 1/2 RPM. (it's a 2001 ML270CDI). The only other thing i can think of which would be at half RPM would be a sticky injector. What's your thoughts on the rod knock frequency? Because, mine is also way loud from the wheel well, and not from the engine bay...

I serviced a clk550 with 140k miles on it. It had some small blue smoke when it ran and it ended up needing new piston rings

Hi, I just brought 2009 CLK350 with 61K miles, so far it seems to run fine without any noticeable sounds of any sort. But CLK350 has a history of the engine balance shaft issues. How can I check if my car is or about to have the shafts out of balance?

Another great video Alex! While here any one interested in 03 e55 111k silver/black Chicago area

Spewing you didn’t take the 55 as i have an 02 and would have loved to see what you would have done with it...😥

Enjoyed the vid....

Hey how about a 320cdi 2008 v6? i wold like to see you do more of that. since i got that car as my daylidriver. just finish removing all rust. from norway and repaint +chromeplates under enegine. sorry for bad english because i am from norway.

That ML did not sound healthy on start up, that knock may actually be valve contact and not rod knock, but I could be very wrong

Love the Sicilian Pride... btw I own s 14 e550 cabriolet what do you think of the biturbo

Totally agree with you, I would have done the same thing. Body work is a whole different skill set. Off topic question though, what are your thoughts on the M112k?

What are your thoughts on the cl55. I’ve been in the air with what to get. It’s either e55 or cl55

Hey I have a 2001 Mercedes Benz s500 I’ve done the valve cover gaskets breather hoses and seal gaskets and it’s still a lot of white smoke coming out the tail pipes with bunt oil or coolant smell any advice to fix this

Cool story about the Chance the Rapper body double and vehicle footage...

Quite sad this SUV wasn’t taken care of. I always wanted to have one of these but the ones I saw online for sale are too busted to even buy them. Many of them have wreck title. Who knows someday I will get one in an amazing shape. Btw what do you think about a 2000 E55? Will they become a classic to keep?

Hey Alex, I have a question for you. I am seriously considering trading up from my w210 to a 2006-2009 E55 Amg. My question is regarding the SBC unit in the car and hearing stories of it going out and being super expensive to fix. What are some ways i can check to see if the SBC unit is in good working order before I buy the vehicle? or is there no way to be certain? please help if you can . thanks!

Your one of those guys huh? The cold footed back out guy lol

Driving fast in bad conditions is not smart

Good video. Worked for me. How did your "bud" break a gear-shifter? Quite an achievement! Why so few views? Go figure...

I am still waiting to drive my AMG. I bought it 3 months ago and it is a 2001 S-430 that I literally stole. The guy I bought it from had NO IDEA what he was sitting on. I did once I pulled the CARFAX WOW. Owned by the same company for 17 years and only used as an executive car to pick up people and they sold it to a "kid" that had it 6 months and did not like it. "TFB" my luck his loss. I sent it to my repair shop in April 2 days after I bought it and they are doing a factory repaint due to 5 little clear coat spots. and are this week putting in new leather seats (the old driver side did the usual split under your butt that these are known for) and Finally they made the ONLY fault that showed up on the computer and dash ( I understand it is a standard problem) there was a warning that the low oil probe was faulty ($260 with the repair and oil change which you have to drain the oil to change the probe) All in all I am into the 90,000 mile 2001 S-430 AMG $7000 total. Try and buy a well tested and well cared for 18 year old Mercedes anywhere for that. And to top it off I was able to get a bumper to bumper full mechanical insurance policy for the next 5 years with only a $100 deductible. NO complaints here

Hey Alex what is a good scan tool you recommend for Mercedes owners?

Wut... I thought rappers and their entourage are supposed to be swimming in Gucci and Bentley's... Anyways, Alex, do you know how you can upgrade your steering wheel buttons from the 03 E55 to look like an 08 E63? I know you did the steering wheel upgrade but I wanted to know if theres a way to convert the buttons too? Thank you!

When your weed dealer asks to be in one of your videos for a free ounce.

Hi Alex, Subscribed to your excellent MB fixing video’s. I have a W210/E320 Avant-garde here in Australia. I have a leaking right side engine mount. How can I get hold of the special dwarf spanner needed to get the top bolt out? Cheers, Ian

Every ML in NY between the years of 2000-2005 has some type of rust on it.

a lot of people i can tell knows nothing about cars, when u have a rod knock the oil pressure drops drastically because the bearing is the seal so is will lose oil pressure, if u keep driving the car u completely destroying the engine because other components wont get enought oil pressure, thats why u see smoke in this video because the piston rings and pistons already gone

What is the brand name and model number of the OBDII reader you used in the video?

Chance the Rapper's double 😂😂

Doubt you look back at comments on old videos but I really want to know if you ever made it up to him since you promised you would.

Dude just turned the ignition, without allowing the car electronics to diagnose and set themselves...that's a big no no on Mercs.

Love your W211 E55 AMG, my favorite car and would love to get one as my first official car. You think you would be able to help me out with the whole process when the time comes if its worth your time and probably get content out of it too hahaha.

i see you have an excelvan BM800 (or equivalent), i have the same one and the same boom arm lmao

At first when i hear that knocking sound - broken rod bearing on one cyl

Hi is there a place I can find out if maintenance is going to cost me a lot for a 2010 C Class. I am 22 and would likethis as a first car. Would this car kill me with maintenance? Thanks

Thats a great way to get your car fixed for nothing, entice a qualified technician to come by and look at it, and he sorts our the issue on the spot- for free!! You saved him a couple of grand!

*Wut?* Need new engine? I have crazy amount of respect to you dude, but that might be bullshit. My teacher at school was right. US mechanics aren't car mechanics at all. They all are whole-units-swappers, nothing more. Here, where i live, in Poland, we have very unhealthy habit of cheap-ass fixing cars. But for real, if engine works like this, it only needs really honest care are few new parts. I'm sure you know it, but people who watch yours (and not only yours) videos about fixing cars might think "if engine fault is hard to fix, lets swap whole engine". Im not saying its always bad($$$). But for most cases it is unnecessary. Especially with big European/Asian engines with more than 5 cyl. Downsizing will catch us all before electric cars take over. At some point there will be no more of these engines. Think about it, how many people in US are rebuilding an old engine right now because they cannot find good one. I'm not a Merc expert of any kind, but for me it needs good, old fashion diagnostics; get a service manual first, check compression, every possible sensor(check it individually, with multimeter/oscilloscope, not only check codes) check equipment part after part, wiring, etc. etc. etc... If it doesn't help take engine out, take it apart, grab micrometer, some feeler gauges, bore gauge etc. Then check every possible dimensions, flow rates... you know what i mean. Exclusively then decide about swap. Only fractured/blown block, worn out cylinder walls should qualifies as immediate swap. We are not at dealership, we've got time to restore it. No one will sue you for too long repair at your own garage.

He was aware of what the deal was and didn't bother to mention the rust on the car? That's shady. You did the right thing by now going forward with the trade. He would have gotten a nice ride in exchange for a car with a worthless engine and tons of rust.

What model is the scanner you used to check for codes?

broken valve guide / lifter I'd say

@ LegitStreetCars hi i watched this video as i have a problem with my C320 cdi 2007 (w204) i had drove into some water in our pothole ridden area and some water went into the intake and long story short a con-rod broke, ok so i wanted to just replace the motor and get it over but what ended up happening is that my uncle (who has a full time diesel mechanic working for him) said his mechanic will sort my car out and well i was happy, its 1 year and 8 days now and well im still car less. car runs but no power at all any idea what may be wrong?

what is your opinion on supercharging the M112 engine on a ML 320?

If you were to sell the AMG430 how much would you ask for it?

I see you got the long tube headers in the back😏

Anyone know if it still drives to this day with the knocking??

Why do merc rust so much even my dad's CL that's made of aluminium has corosion it's a shame coz I like this shape ML the most

Where did you get the headlights for the e55

You are in Chicago? Do you have your own shop where you can repair all mercedeses?

the knocking noise maybe a bad bearing, pulley, or tensioner on the accessories

Any hints on the new acquisition? Some year range maybe.

Why didn't you swap the coil with the other bank and see if the fault jumps to the other end? Just saying

Yea ... rust throughs are ultimate no no ...

Chance the rappers body double !? Why would he have a body double !?

He probably blocked him after this video lmao

I think I see e55 headers and mid section in the background coming!! I hope I’m right.