Overview & Reviews
Mercedes expands its M-Class with the addition of the more powerful and luxurious ML430 and gives the 320 more standard equipment.
- Capable sport-utes with Mercedes-Benz levels of refinement, powerful engines.
- ML320 looks like the Mercury Villager minivan from the rear. These sport-utes are better on-road than off.
User Reviews:
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Terribly Unreliable - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By drfaust91 - January 13 - 10:58 pmI have had more problems with this vehicle than all seven other vehicles i have owned combined. Granted i did buy it with 100k miles on it, none of these things should be going wrong with a Mercedes Benz. I have had U-joints fail, bolts on both sides of my front suspension break twice, electronicsgo out on the center dashboard, three ignition coils fail, and the A/C compressor has gone out. Aside from that it has a rough ride like riding in a sports car without the fun. Much of the car uses cheap materials that can not hold up to everyday use. It does have decent performance for the size vehicle it is, though.
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An SUV that keeps falling apart - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By Hoolala - November 22 - 1:43 pmThis clunker I own has kept falling apart since 1999. Accordion skylight roof control died within 6 months, head lamp burned out in 9 month, rear cargo bay plastic sidewall cracked up and broken in 1-1/2 years, windows driver side windows control died in 2 years, one headlamp light bulb burned out in 9 months, lamp cover leaking water inside and got cataract-like problem that blocked light seriously, bad chair design that has blocked blood circulation in my right thigh every time I drive, no lumbar support that caused back pain, many mysterious noises all the time while driving, terrible OEM General tires that made the rear part skidded so dangerously every time turned. Super gas guzzler!
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rollover - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By johnmargolis - January 12 - 2:00 amThis is thje seconfd ML I have rolled. This rollover came whena car hit the left rear quarter after running a red light. The car was traveling at 35, and I was travelling at a similar speed. The ML rolled to the side, upon being hit, and then onto the roof. I was not injured, except for a laceraton on my head. This is the second ML I flipped, the other wasa 2001, that the right rear tire blew. I skidded, ;lost control of teh car,and the car again went right over.
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Junk - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By cthorin - June 23 - 2:26 pmEverything starts falling apart at about 80k. Weve spent well over $2k in repairs in the last 6 mo. and I was just told that weve got an entire page of other issues that need to be addressed as I had it at the dealer for our third recall! Last recall we paid $1200 in repairs before they issued the recall. After telling us theyd reimburse us we had to wait 6 months before Mercedes did so, and only after we had to start legal action. MB is not even close to being in Toyotas league. Its disgraceful what they charge for these vehicles/service and unfair that only a dealer can check fluids. MB service shouldnt be required to keep the vehicle from repairs.
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AWFUL VEHICLE ALL AROUND - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By luke702 - March 7 - 10:56 pmI dont know what you people giving this car a good review are smoking, but what I do know is that drugs are bad. Ive had about 21 vehicles so far, and the 99 ML320 is the most awful, poorly built, unreliable, thing (not a car!) that has ever been sold on this galaxy. The car was well kept and still it has 177k miles ONLY running because I have basically rebuild the darn thing. EVERYTHING on the car has gone bad! a few things such as clutch fan, a/c compressor, cold/hot air selector motor have actually been changed a few times! Other than that, name it (radiator, electrical components, all cabin controls for everything, drive shaft bearing, catalytic converter, suspension, etc) went bad
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Dont Buy the Star - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By German Unengineering - September 3 - 10:00 amBought a used ML 320 in good condition. First thing I noticed was the rough ride for a "Luxury SUV." Averaged 12 miles a day since I owned it. The next day after bringing it home had to have the gas gauge fixed. It never read accurately afterwards. Then with less than 29000 miles had to have smog components replaced. Final straw was a "computer module" failure that left me stranded. Wrote to MB, U.S.A and they failed to take accountability for the product they market and sell. Traded it in for a Japanese luxury SUV and will never have anything to do with German engineering built in the U.S.A. MB reputation at an all-time low with this one.
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Decent car, but not for the money - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By Disappointed in NY - April 11 - 10:00 amGood power, sophisticated AWD/traction control, resonable comfort, good headroom/rear legroom. BUT poor placement of controls, rear seat lowering is a nightmare, questionable quality (e.g. fuel pump died at less than 15,000 miles, no rear A/C vents, no climate control for A/C, poor CD changer placement, awful gas mileage, minivan appearance, cup holders are a joke, difficult access to spare tire.
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Avoid this like the plague - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By C-Mun - February 1 - 6:56 pmIve had my ML430 for about 1 year and have spent close to $5000 in repairs. I wish I researched more on this problematic SUV. Ive soon realized I am not the only ML owner that feels that way. After 2 days of owning it, the transmission had issues. It wouldnt shift out of 2nd gear (common prob), Gas guage not working properly (common prob), then Catalytic converter started making noise($1500 to replace), Window/Door lock switch panel didnt work (common prob NOTE: theres a relatively easy DIY fix for the window. Now the it wont start because the factory immobilizer has died. Let alone the normal maintenance.
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Not the Benz I used to know - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By sam mira - August 30 - 2:00 amThis is one example where "they dont make them like they used to." Mercedes has clearly discredited their name and reputation with this SUV. Clearly not assembled in Germany; more likely in a Chrysler plant. Reliability and maintenance costs clearly the biggest draw-back to this car. Resale value is also very poor as not many people interested in buying these cars back, including the Mercedes dealerships. My recommendation is buy a Lexus.
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Do not buy the 98-99 model! - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
By Crazy4U - February 14 - 5:10 pmThis car is awful! Bought it at 82k and now has 115. At 85 had to change oxygen sensors. 100$ each. So $400. Engine coolant started leaking at 88k, had to change the radiator. 120. This car is just awful. Good comfort.
