Overview & Reviews

All M-Class models get an interior facelift available in one of three new colors, optional third-row seating and a Touch Shift automanual transmission. ML320 buyers get body-color bumpers and trim, real walnut inside, leather-wrapped steering wheel and gearshift knob, revised interior fabric, seatback map pockets and footwell lamps. In addition to these items, a standard navigation system, high-grade leather, and heated seats come on all ML430s.

• Lots of interior space, quite comfortable, carlike ride and handling, excellent snow vehicle.

• Poor reputation of build quality, looks like a minivan, not particularly adept off-road.

User Reviews:

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  2000 Mercedes Benz - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By greggmitchell - June 24 - 2:00 am

  Levels of service by Mercedes Benz has been outstanding. Problems have been few but included seat heaters, drivers side window switch.

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  Love it! - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Smithtenn - June 7 - 10:00 am

  This is our third ML. Have two now. Great for traveling. We feel much safer in this vehicle than any we have owned. Navigation system is excellent. Now have over 75000 miles on this one and 50000 miles on wifes 2001.

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  ML 320 - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Ron - February 28 - 2:03 pm

  I bought the vehicle new. 6 years and few problems. Oil sending unit did leak after 5 years. Didnt feel that should have happened. 48900 miles and still using original brake pads. Very surprised. Replaced switch for abs system. No other problems.Have changed oil every 10000 miles per fss.MBUSA insists on premium unleaded. I have burned regular unleaded for years. Cant tell any difference.

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  Most Pratical Luxury SUV - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By nes - February 5 - 10:00 am

  Living on the top of a mountain dirt road, down a 1200 foot driveway - we got 28 feet of snow in 2002-03 - we really need an SUV. This car has performed in all weather getting us safely home, is a pleasure to drive on the highway - quiet and nimble - and has never caused any maintenance issues other than annoying lights out on the dash. A winner in my book - roomy, comfortable, safe, reliable.

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  I hate this car! - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By sillygirl - December 26 - 8:03 am

  We bought this car with 34000 miles on it. It was great the first two years. Minor things going wrong only. After that many little things went and each part was very expensive. Check engine light was on almost always usually sensors but all the time it drove me crazy. The SUV was very comfy and had all the bells and whistles but not worth the hassle of needing to be fixed all the time. I am getting rid of it tomorrow and it will not be missed.We have a leak in the front that no one can figure out where it comes from too.

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  ML 320 2000 - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Kar56 - September 1 - 10:00 am

  Love it all the way for comfort , style and performance. Feels solid

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  My first Benz - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By BGD82 - August 15 - 1:40 am

  I recently purchased my first Mercedes- Benz, a black 00 ML320 with 48,000 miles. I get a lot of weird looks from other ML drivers, as Im only 21 years old, but nonetheless, I love my car! It rides very smoothly and Ive got a great view of the road. The only gripes I have: 1) vehicle was leaking oil a couple of days after I purchased it; the problem was a leaky crankshaft seal and a bad crankshaft pulley, which I was told by the technician was a common problem with the V6 motor. 2) the liftgate rattles when I drive over any bump, and sounds horrible when I close it. Otherwise, its a great car to drive.

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  Nice Car, but Very Costly to Maintain - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By flomasta77 - May 25 - 11:20 pm

  Although we bought this car used, it has only been fun to drive for the first 4000 miles, then major things started breaking down in this car. Computer Module at 90k, $1000 repair. Then, cracked radiator at 92k, $900 repair. Then, 110k, tension belt and pulley blow out, $550 repair. Also, these repair are being done by mechanic, which is way less than what the dealer would charge. Normal wear and tear items like tires, brakes, and oil changes are very costly. Its a nice car, but it is becoming really difficult maintaining this vehicle. Also, the interior trim was made with cheap plastic, and is breaking. We expected better from a Mercedes-Benz product, and will not buy another.

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  Four-years this month - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Oxford15 - May 7 - 2:00 am

  My wife (principle driver) loves this car; Im less enthused, but its been much more reliable than what Consumers Report would lead one to believe. Other than regular maintenance and recalls, weve had: replace the cassette deck; adjustment of door latches x2; front brake pad replacement (27K); drivers power window switch replaced. Could be better for a car at 40K miles; but could have been a lot worse.

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  Great car poor reliability - 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By rudochar - April 27 - 10:00 am

  This is a great fun to drive car with lot of power. However the reliability of the ML430 has taken the fun out of ownership. In the past year I have been at the dealer six times (on average every two months). I have had to replace break pads and rotors twice (every 8000 miles). I have had problems with the navigation system, windows, power steering pump, rack and pinion.