My lovely 2002 ML500 kept jerking recently especially during long journeys after having worked for hours. I first thought it was the FUEL PUMP or MAF. A diagnostic showed nothing. Just this evening however, the machine started jerking furiously and also stalled whenever I was at very low speeds at hold ups. At a point, it would not even take off.

Since I was on the road, I was very upset and called on the emergency services of MB. After trying all else without success, the mech got under the truck and disconnected 2 of the O2 sensors so that a horible noise could be heard at relving. The car started moving well though there was a horible noise. I was informed that my CATALYTIC CONVERTER was blocked and had to be changed. I was however adviced to remove it altogether so that I would no longer have it in my exhaust system. The fuel in our country tends to clogg up Catalysers I was told.

I am interested to know if this is a good advice and how it will affect the truck. I need help urgently. Please assist.