The 2008 Mercedes-Benz ML 280 CDI 4Matic 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).

This car was sold at auction on 09/08/2026 for 5,780 € (plus a 349 € handling fee). That was 2,420 € (30%) below maksimi.fi's estimated market price of 8,200 €. The estimate is based on 124 comparable cars.

The odometer reads 299,000 km, which works out at about 16,000 km per year. The most common inspection failure cause in this model series is brakes.

Running the car would have cost an estimated:

Vehicle tax and insurance come to about 1,370 € per year.

The original tyre size is 235/65 R17. The seller is Saka, Tampere.

Basic information

Registration number
RNG-356
Mileage
299,000 km
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Engine
3.0 l, Diesel
Model year
2008
Gearbox
Automatic
Drivetrain
All-wheel drive
Office fee
349 €
Body type
SUV
Vehicle type
Passenger car
Colour
Black
Steering position
Left-hand
VIN number
WDC1641201A361380
maksimi.fi ID
162721

Technical details

Power
140 kW / 190 hp
Acceleration (0–100)
9.8 s
Top speed
205 km/h
Fuel consumption
12.8 l/100 km (urban)
Seats
5
Doors
4
CO2 emissions
254 g/km
Kerb weight
2,185 kg
Max towing weight
3,500 kg
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg

Gearbox
Automatic

Equipment

No notable equipment was identified from the listing.

Equipment rating

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Last asking price: 5,780 €

Below market price

Market price estimate 8,200 €

Based on asking prices

Compared to 124 cars of the same model and similar model years (currently listed and recently delisted).

How the estimate is built

  • Base value (Mercedes-Benz ML, 2008) 7,710 €
  • Sold by a dealer +490 €
  • Market price estimate 8,200 €

5,000 €6,000 €7,000 €8,000 €9,000 €6/8/20268/8/20269/8/202611/8/2026

Auction sale

DatePriceChange
08/08/20267,900 €
09/08/20265,780 €−2,120 €

Next inspection

A car over 10 years old is inspected every year. The listing has no inspection date, so the due date cannot be estimated.

Check with Traficom

The 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
  1. Brakes 19.3

    73 defects·All cars 20.9

    Service and parking brake, brake dynamometer tests, stability control

  2. Axles and suspension 17.5

    66 defects·All cars 27.5

    Front and rear axles, springs and dampers, tyres and wheels

  3. Engine and other equipment 3.2

    12 defects·All cars 1.5

    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.

Figures describe the Mercedes-Benz ML model series first registered in 2008, not this individual car, and count defects rather than cars. Source: Traficom.

Dealer Saka · Tampere, Pirkanmaa Sold at auction 09/08/2026
Price 7,900 € +2,120 €
Mileage 299,000 km
Listed 08/08/2026
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Sale periods

Saka Finland Oy Tampere · Tampere, Pirkanmaa 2 days for sale
8/8/20269/8/202610/8/2026

Sales

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Description from the seller, in Finnish.

Frequently asked questions about this car

How much does Mercedes-Benz ML 280 CDI 4Matic cost?

Mercedes-Benz ML 280 CDI 4Matic has been sold; the last asking price was 5,780 €.

Is this car well priced?

According to maksimi.fi's price estimate, the asking price is below market price (estimated market price 8,200 €).

When was this car sold?

The car was sold on 09/08/2026.

Has this car been on the market before?

No earlier completed sales are on record for this car.

What model year is the car?

The car is model year 2008.

How many kilometres has the car covered?

The car's mileage is 299,000 km.

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.

How much is the car's vehicle tax?

Vehicle tax is 1,016 € 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 4Matic located?

The car is located in Pirkanmaa (Tampere, Pirkanmaa).

Where can I see this car's price history?

This page shows the changes to the car's asking price and its previous listings.