Overview & Reviews

The ML430 is replaced by the ML500, which has a 5.0-liter V8 packing 288 horsepower. Over 1,100 parts of the truck have been modified, but the ML's exterior remains largely the same. New bumpers, clear-lens headlights and revised side mirrors are the most noticeable exterior changes. Inside, the center console sports a new look, and wood grain trim becomes standard on all models. A new automatic climate control system is now standard, and rear-seat passengers get dual cupholders and separate ventilation controls.

• Safe, comfortable, car-like ride and handling, surefooted in bad weather.

• Reputation for poor build quality, looks like a minivan from some angles, confounding COMAND navigation system.

User Reviews:

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  disgrace to MB Name - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By krueger - October 20 - 10:00 am

  I have been owning ML320 for about a year and have been having nothing but problems. Every two month it is at the dealership for repair: oil leaks, sunroof sometimes does not close, replaced water pump twice, door sills tear up and start leaking even arount sunroof. I thought that I was not lucky, but my neighboor got one and she is only using it on weekends and she still bring her for repair once in four months: same water pump problems, rear axle loose, etc. My friend got one too and he has been complaining about his also. Overall it is peace of s... The only good thing is it off road capabilities. In winter on the snowy roads it is great.

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  Sad story - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By DC-10-30 - January 21 - 10:00 am

  In 1998, after watching Jurassic Park featuring the original ML320, we headed towards town to wait-list and buy it. Big mistake. They were so rare that we werent able to test drive. Only through broshures. Our #1 ML was full of problems, so Mercedes offered to trade us to a 99 ML320. The instrument panel (lower) collapsed mysteriously, and the trunk hinge rattled like crazy. Traded in for a 02 ML320. The new bumpers look worse. I should have got an X5 or RX300. I currently also own a 2002 S430, and its WORSE than the ML

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  Outdated Dinasoar - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Thomas Smith - May 4 - 10:00 am

  Bought the M because it was cheaper than the X5. After two months, it already feels old and cant wait to trade it in next year for the Cadillac. Bad investmen

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  nice looking but lame - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By gip - March 22 - 10:00 am

  i cannot imagine a Mercedes can be so usless, it is comfortable but, yeah these things flip over. I mean my 89 mercury sable station wagon runs better. If the car came with a recipt I wouldnt have it tommorrow.