One problem related to brake sensor has been reported for the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
On n. Y. State thruway,on cruise control,brakes suddenly applied themselves. Abs and sls flashed on dash. Car suddenly decelerated. Turned off cruise control and pulled off. Attempt to start again and brakes applied themselves. After several tries ,@20 min. Was able to get car moving. Brought car to dealer who said some kind of brake sensor was defective. Charged for replacement.