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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  Hope for the best - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Juan C Aguilera - December 7 - 11:50 pm

  Since the purchase, the brakes were done, including the front and rear pads. The airconditioner compressor had a major leak, so it was replaced, check engine light on resulting in a tuneup because it had the wrong plugs, stability control light on/cruise control inoperative, replacing the brake switch corrected the problem. installed a K/N air filter, now highway mileage is 24.6 mpg at steady 65, not bad for the size and weight of this vehicle.

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  Owning a 99 ML320 - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By irishpigdog - September 6 - 2:30 am

  I love the sensitivity of the gas pedal and the ease of the steering wheel, but the gas mileage is pretty sad. Handful of electrical panel problems, but nothing major. No engine problems so far from owning it for six years. Good vehicle.

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  EXCELLENT AUTOMOBILE FOR THE PRICE - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By CMASPLUND - July 27 - 10:00 am

  EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN EXCELLENT. ABSOLUTELY NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER. EXCELLENT HANDLING AND BRAKING.

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  Solid Delivery - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Indianwood - February 6 - 10:00 am

  I drive the ML for both city and highway use in the metro -Detroit area. Great in all weather. Havent had any problems with the car compared to various issues that Ive read about in magazine and web-sites. Great value for the money in terms of features and re-sale.

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  Very Pleased with ML 320 - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By femmesophisticate - February 2 - 2:00 am

  I traded my BRAND NEW JGCL with 16K miles on it due to numerous problems. Got the 99 ML320 for an excellent price with under 42K miles, and I am not looking back. The car handles well, and is excellent in wintery weather/ice. Acceleration is good (especially in highway traffic), and my choc lab LOVES this car - no more lurching off the back seat when I drive off due to excellent stability! Just to be safe, bought an extended warranty for an additional 36k miles - have not had to use it yet, so maybe I wasted my money on that. Overall, an excellent buy. Now, I just have to convince my family to bury me in it when the time comes!

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  Saved my ass - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By pueblo - January 9 - 10:00 am

  No better vehicle than one that gets you through a 16 inch snow storm, 8 inch ice storm, 24 hour sleet storm through 4 states in 16 hours on old tires and yet is 4 years old without a mishap. All the while watching drivers get in all manner of accidents in states that have no clue how to deal with inclement weather. WV actually had pick-up trucks with plows on I-79!

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  Decent Buy - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By mercara - August 10 - 12:16 am

  I bought this 1999 model in late 1998. I know the 1998 models and numberous problems. I have done 69K miles and have had the following warranty repairs. Transmission Control Module (Warranty) Driver Side Power Window Switch (Warranty) Alarm System (Warranty) Power Steering Hose (Recall) Auxulliary Cooling Fan Harness ( Out of Warranty: $400). Besides this I have done the regular maintenance, brakes, belts, etc. Overall it has been very reliable. I have never been stranded. I hear a lot of horror stories and sometimes think about trading it in. But since I have had no major problems, I dont want to start making new car payments and will probably keep it untill the first major problem.

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  40,000 Miles of Use - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By William Odle - February 13 - 10:00 am

  My Mercedes has been reliable and in general a joy to drive. Negatives: 1. 26,000 $900.00 brake jobs. 2. Everything done to the vehicle, not covered by warranty costs more than $400.00. 3. Rattles and squeaks. 4. Paint finish is pretty, but very poor in its ability to withstand normal road dings.

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  I loved my ML430! - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Pette_Shops - January 18 - 10:00 am

  I purchased my ML430 pre-owned(1 other owner) in 2004. The car was well taken care of and the maintenance books showed that the original owner KEPT THE MAINTENANCE UP on schedule!! When I purchased it had 40k miles at 5 years old at the time. I too kept the maintenance up with a VERY good Mercedes Benz dealership and this SUV did not give me 1 problem, until 5 years later at 120k, normal wear and tear and aging. At that point, any car will need replacement maintenance. I really enjoyed my ML 430, this has been a very good car to me and my family. Safe, reliable, beautiful...it aged very well, people were shocked that it was 10 years old last year! I look forward to my next M-Series!

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  FUEL PUMP - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By SCOOTS - December 24 - 2:00 am

  I HAVE OWNED THIS CAR FOR TWO WEEKS. The fuel pump went at 34k miles. This happened driving the car back from purchasing it.... Mercedes warranty covered the car, but now my wife has lossed confidence in the vehicle. I hope no other problems occur. The car drives nice, for a truck