The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 280 CDI is an all-wheel-drive SUV, diesel-powered with an automatic gearbox. It has an engine displacement of 3.0 litres and an output of 140 kW (190 hp).
The asking price is 3,000 €. That is 1,800 € (38%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 4,800 €. The estimate is based on 128 comparable cars. The asking price has been reduced 7 times, by a total of 2,500 € from the original 5,500 €. A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 12 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 11 days.
The odometer reads 558,000 km, which works out at about 31,000 km per year. The car was inspected 7/2026, and the next inspection is due an estimated 7/2027. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes. There are 469 cars of this model variant in traffic use in Finland (Traficom vehicle register). Their median odometer reading at the latest inspection is 351,422 km.
- Tow bar
- Adaptive cruise control
- Parking sensors
- Leather upholstery
Running the car costs an estimated:
- Vehicle tax 1,005 € per year
- Insurance 540 € per year
- Financing instalment 63 € per month
Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,550 € per year.
The original tyre size is 235/65 R17. The seller is a private individual, Pori.
Basic information
- Registration number
- JHM-309
- Mileage
- 558,000 km
Verify mileage authenticity - Engine
- 3.0 l, Diesel
- Model year
- 2008
- Gearbox
- Automatic
- Drivetrain
- All-wheel drive
- Body type
- SUV
- Vehicle type
- Passenger car
- Colour
- Black
- Tyre size
- 235/65 R17
- Wheel size
- 17″
- In traffic use in Finland
- 469 cars
- Steering position
- Left-hand
- VIN number
- WDC1641201A334740
- maksimi.fi ID
- 113782
- Nettiauto ID
- 15922280
Technical details
- Power
- 140 kW / 190 hp
- Torque
- 440 Nm
- Acceleration (0–100)
- 9.8 s
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 5
- Number of gears
- 7
- Cylinders
- 6
- Turbocharger
- Yes
- CO2 emissions
- 249 g/km (NEDC)
- Kerb weight
- 2,185 kg
- Gross weight
- 2,830 kg
- Dimensions (L × W × H)
- 4,818 × 1,900 × 1,740 mm
- Last inspection
- 7/2026
- Type approval number
- e1*2001/116*0315*09
- Gearbox
- Automatic
Equipment
- Adaptive cruise control
- Leather upholstery
- Parking sensors
- Tow bar
Equipment rating
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Asking price: 3,000 €
A dealer typically sells this model in about 11 days and a private seller in about 12 days. As the asking price is clearly below the market price, this particular car will likely sell faster than average, in an estimated 11 days.
- Automyynti Vatanen · 9/7/–11/8/2026
- Private seller · 13/8/2026
| Date | Price | Change | Listing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/07/2026 | 5,500 € | – | Automyynti Vatanen |
| 12/07/2026 | 5,200 € | −300 € | Automyynti Vatanen |
| 19/07/2026 | 3,900 € | −1,300 € | Automyynti Vatanen |
| 27/07/2026 | 3,800 € | −100 € | Automyynti Vatanen |
| 01/08/2026 | 3,700 € | −100 € | Automyynti Vatanen |
| 05/08/2026 | 3,500 € | −200 € | Automyynti Vatanen |
| 09/08/2026 | 3,300 € | −200 € | Automyynti Vatanen |
| 11/08/2026 | 3,000 € | −300 € | Automyynti Vatanen |
| 13/08/2026 | 3,000 € | – | Private seller |
Next inspection due around 7/2027
About 11 months left. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. According to the listing, the car was inspected in 7/2026.
Check with TraficomThe interval is derived from the model year, because the listing has no first registration date.
Failures in the same model series
378 cars of the Mercedes-Benz ML model series (first registered in 2008) were inspected in 2025. They recorded 175 defects leading to a failure, or 46.3 defects per 100 inspections. For cars of the same age nationwide the figure is 75.7. That is clearly fewer defects than in cars of the same age on average.
Causes of failures, defects per 100 inspections
- This model series
- All cars
- Brakes 19.3
Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control
- Axles and suspension 17.5
Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels
- Engine and other equipment 3.2
Engine and transmission, seat belts and safety systems, tow equipment
The remaining 13.7 % of defects fall under other items. Most advisories concerned lights and electrics (152). Median mileage 327,000 km.
Sale periods
sale
Sales
| Sold | Price | Mileage | Time on market | Seller |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/08/2026 | 3,000 € from 5,500 € (−2,500 €) | 550,000 km | 32 days | Automyynti Vatanen, Huittinen, Satakunta |
Listing changes
| Date | What | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 13/08/2026 | Seller changed | Automyynti Vatanen → Private seller |
| 13/08/2026 | Mileage Private seller | 550,000 km → 558,000 km |
| 11/08/2026 | Asking price Automyynti Vatanen | 3,300 € → 3,000 € |
| 09/08/2026 | Asking price Automyynti Vatanen | 3,500 € → 3,300 € |
| 05/08/2026 | Asking price Automyynti Vatanen | 3,700 € → 3,500 € |
| 01/08/2026 | Asking price Automyynti Vatanen | 3,800 € → 3,700 € |
| 27/07/2026 | Asking price Automyynti Vatanen | 3,900 € → 3,800 € |
| 19/07/2026 | Asking price Automyynti Vatanen | 5,200 € → 3,900 € |
| 12/07/2026 | Asking price Automyynti Vatanen | 5,500 € → 5,200 € |
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How much does Mercedes-Benz ML 280 CDI cost?
Mercedes-Benz ML 280 CDI is for sale at 3,000 €.
Is this car well priced?
According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is well below market price (estimated market price 4,800 €).
How long has this car been for sale?
The listing entered maksimi.fi's tracking on 13/08/2026.
Has the price been reduced?
Yes. The asking price is 2,500 € below the original listing price.
Has this car been on the market before?
Yes: this car has one earlier completed sale on record. It was last sold on 11/08/2026 for 3,000 €, and it has been driven about 8,000 km more since then.
What model year is the car?
The car is model year 2008.
How many kilometres has the car covered?
The car's mileage is 558,000 km.
When is the car due for its next inspection?
Based on the listing data, the next inspection is due around 7/2027. A car over 10 years old is inspected every year.
How often does this model fail its inspection?
In Traficom's statistics, 30.2 % of Mercedes-Benz ML cars first registered in 2008 failed their periodic inspection in 2025 (378 inspections, median mileage 327,000 km). Failure rates are not directly comparable between models because typical mileage differs.
How common is a 2008 Mercedes-Benz in Finland?
On 30/06/2026 there were 8,080 Mercedes-Benz passenger cars first used in 2008 in traffic use in Finland. That is 7.4 % of all cars first used that year, making it the 4th most common brand of that year among 36 brands. The most common fuel type among them is diesel (71.6 %). The figure is Traficom's snapshot of the whole fleet, not the number of cars for sale.
What causes inspection failures for this model year?
For Mercedes-Benz ML cars first registered in 2008, defects leading to a failure in 2025 inspections came most often from: brakes, axles and suspension, engine and other equipment. That is 46.3 defects per 100 inspections, against 75.7 for cars of the same age nationwide. Figures count defects, not cars, and describe the model series rather than this individual car.
What fuel type and gearbox does the car have?
The fuel type is diesel and the gearbox is automatic.
What features does the car have?
Notable features include Tow bar, Adaptive cruise control, Parking sensors, Leather upholstery. The full feature list is on this page.
How much is the car's vehicle tax?
Vehicle tax is 1,005 € per year. It consists of the base tax, determined by CO₂ emissions or gross weight, and the fuel tax, charged on fuels other than petrol.
What tyre size fits this car?
The car's original tyre size is 235/65 R17.
Where is Mercedes-Benz ML 280 CDI located?
The car is located in Satakunta (Pori, Satakunta).
Where can I see this car's price history?
This page shows the changes to the car's asking price, its sale periods and the edits made to the listing.