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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  Twelve year experience with ML320 - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Island - February 28 - 10:06 am

  I have just traded in my 1999 ML320. We had a rocky relationship but it did last 12 years so it was not all bad. Frankly I loved the basic design, drive and utility of the vehicle. Maintenance was very very expensive and reliability reminded me more of GM than Mercedes. However, it never failed to start except when the battery died every four or five years so it did serve as reliable transport. So many little and bigger things required maintenance however that it was simply not economical to own and would have been cheaper to walk away from four or five years ago than to keep on the road. I finally threw in the town when the transfer case started acting up and repair was over 5 grand

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  Mercedes ML is a partial hit! 8+ - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By PSherlock0 - December 20 - 2:00 am

  This is basically a good SUV; at first I thought it was too small and uncomfortable and after 3 years I am learning to live with the size, but it is still uncomfortable ie, seats very hard and suspension stiff. Mercedes thinks (ha) that only off roaders buy SUVs. Detroit also thought their cars were fine twenty years ago too! At 95 miles per hour it handles like a sports car and feels quite safe (I was late going to the airport). Fuel economy is good considering the weight of the vehicle, about 5k lbs, and the size of the motor. Pulling our boat is easy and effortless and I am glad I had the trailer package.

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  Lemon? - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Nas - November 1 - 2:00 am

  Had to replace the fuel pump at 36k. Warranty had expired 7 months prior and mechanics could not believe that part will go bad on a 36k ML430.

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  Dont Buy the Star - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By German Unengineering - September 3 - 10:00 am

  Bought 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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  99 Mercedes ML320 - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Colorado - March 16 - 12:30 am

  My wifes car. Wonderful for her - sits high with great visability & comfort. The AWD is supurb here in Denver - great in snow and it doesnt eat up tires as I feared it would (we get 40K miles per set). Gets only 20 MPG on highway at 75. (I dont even try to determine our mileage in the city!) Reliability has been better than some other owners reported: Replaced air mass sensor (expensive!) at 55K miles (it caused transmission to shift late or not at all). Replaced front brakes at 40K and 73K; rear brakes at 73K. Brakes/rotors are expensive, but very, very easy for a do-it-yourself project. (Brake parts for four wheels cost me about $350.) Transmission cant be serviced by non-MB shop.

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  Wach for Air Conditioning BAD BAD - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Monica Galli - March 2 - 10:00 am

  Air conditioning poor especcialy in the back,dealer and corporate office would not deal with the problem..Car made that way keep it or sell it.Bad Costumer service care, if car as a big problem.hanced four pannel of doors.Crack Plastic cover replaced,dashboard controll replace it,and three time main brain box for opereting window and doors for malfunction,replace it.

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  ML is magic on dry or wet roads - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By greglynn - February 15 - 2:00 am

  The ML is designed from the ground up to be a superior performing light truck in all weather conditions. My experience to date with the vehicle has been superb. Performance is strong, handling is tight, and traction is amazing on dry or wet surfaces. All Wheel Drive is a *must* in my book. It is part of what makes this vehicle a superior performer. So is the Independant suspension. It seems to get better when you go off road or load the vehicle with passengers or cargo. I drive this car 120 miles day to and from work. I average 80mph on the freeway. This vehicle rocks! It has some design flaws on the interior mostly but these things have been corrected in the 2000-2002 models.

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  Third SUV - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By robt - October 25 - 10:00 am

  The ML320 is the third SUV I have owned (Ford Bronco and Ford Explorer being the other two). There is no comparison. The ML is astounding in its safety, handling, and construction. It is a joy to drive, both locally and on long trips. I drive it on rough mountain roads, on interstate highways and in city traffic with complete confidence. It is a beautifully engineered piece of work that combines safety and functionality with style.

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  No Major Problems - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By gjl - July 12 - 10:00 am

  I have had no major problems, I have had a few minor problems with the fit and finish, but all were covered by warranty and the service I received from Mercedes is excellent. In my area they even offer Moble service and they come right to you.

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  All on How You Take Care - 1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By M. Torres - July 2 - 9:56 pm

  Got the "Light Truck" 9 months ago. It came with dealer-installed running boards,full grille gaurds with PIAA foglights. Driving is always a pleasure in wintertime. Although quality is literally plastic moldings for the dash, they suit well enough for the price. Not the quality instituted in German-built facilities. Many speak of cars falling apart on them. If you dont follow the maintainence that Mercedes asks for the vehicle of course itll fall apart. Service the vehicle every six months and it will go the distance in mileage. The cargo space with folded down seats and extra two 6th and 7th seats is roomy enough to say the MLs are willing to get a little dirty but still its a luxury SUV.