2015 Mercedes-Benz GLK GLK 350 4MATIC AWD 4dr SUV, Black, Mileage: 94,851

The compact SUV segment has become richer with the addition of the GLK-class, which stands out for its striking character. This imposing and versatile automobile differs from its rivals in a functional and charmingly effective form of its body and combines such qualities, which so far seemed incompatible.

Thanks to the Agility Control suspension, the car's outstanding dynamics and excellent safety levels are perfectly combined with its strikingly high comfort. Used Mercedes GLK refers rather to the vehicles that should drive mainly on the roads, however, it has rightfully received in its name the letter "G", directly indicating its kinship with the classic SUVs G-Class.

The original, easily remembered design of the GLK body unambiguously hints at the fact that we are dealing with an unusual SUV. Expressive lines effectively structure the plane of the doors, and the power of the wheel arches is deliberately emphasized. Stylish angular forms, stretching from the massive front of the body to the almost vertical rear of it, create a fresh image of a confident car.

The first thing that a person who has decided to buy in the secondary market Mercedes GLK should remember is that such a used 2015 Mercedes GLK 350 is not suitable for everyone. First of all - because of modest interior volumes. Take the trunk, for example. Theoretically, its volume is 450 liters, but in a great number of reviews, the owners complain that they can not take everything they need.

Motor 3.5 is probably one of the most reliable among gasoline engines, but this power unit is not very popular among motorists because of the high transport tax. One of the disadvantages of this unit is the short life of the chain tensioner and timing sprockets, their life, on average, is 80-100 km. A diesel roar and metallic clang when starting a cold engine is a signal for urgent replacement.

One of the most common shortcomings of 3.0 gasoline engines is intake manifold boring. The complexity of this problem is that the flaps are an integral part of the intake manifold, and, separately, they can not be bought, so the manifold has to be replaced as a whole.

Signals of the presence of this problem will serve floating revolutions, weak dynamics of the engine. If the flaps have started to burn out, it is necessary to apply to a service center urgently, otherwise, they will eventually tear off and get into the engine, which will lead to a costly repair. Also, after 100,000 km, the timing chain gets stretched, and the intermediate gears of the balancing shaft wear out.

The more powerful versions are equipped with advanced piezo injectors, and they have a lot of complaints. For example, in the first years of production cars, they eventually lost tightness and started leaking into the connector. They changed nozzles, engine harnesses, rebuilt or even changed the control unit to solve the problem. The later versions are more reliable, but the fuel system is not flawless either, so special attention should be paid to its diagnostics before buying.