TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MERCEDES BENZ ML320. WHILE PARKED, THE CONTACT NOTICED FLAMES COMING FROM UNDER THE HOOD. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT WAS CALLED AND ARRIVED AT THE SCENE TO ASSIST. THE FIRE DEPARTMENT ADVISED THAT THE FIRE ORIGINATED FROM UNDER THE HOOD ON THE FRONT DRIVER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER AND DEEMED AS HAVING BEEN DESTROYED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 99,000. UPDATED 04/19/12*LJ UPDATED 04/25/12