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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  Excellent Vehicle - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By The best one - March 13 - 10:00 am

  This vehicle handles well and enjoy the hell out of it. Yes not to good gas mileage, but fun to drive.

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  Dont let the bad reviews throw you... - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Hondo - March 13 - 2:00 am

  People who purchase in this range tend to be pickey. Ive had mine for three years now, and while the 99s did have niggling little problems, all in all this is an extremely fine vehicle. It has spirited accelleration, corners with grace at higher than expected speeds, has a cavernous hauling area in the back, and an excpetional ride. And it IS a Mercedes. Im very pleased with mine, and would highly recommend you give it a close look. Mercedes has loaded a tremendous amount of GOOD ENGINEERING into this vehicle. Read their brochure, and this will all become very clear. Well done MB.

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  Review - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By i like benz - March 7 - 10:00 am

  This car is good, I like it. I recomend it to everyone who is thinking about a luxury SUV. I like its off road capabilities and smooth highway ride.

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  Dream SUV ML 500 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Carl Schulz - March 2 - 10:00 am

  This is the car to own. The power is excellent. Function is great. Unfortunaly I had to call for road service twice in the first week. The ML would not start. Service was OK the dealer replaced the starter. I like the service - no charge for 4 years! What more could one want. Space plenty. The nav system could be easier to load. This is my second ML. The first one had no problems ever for 65 K. Again great car, my entire family likes it.

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  RE cars - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Ruthie Estrada - February 22 - 10:23 pm

  I am a mother, very good handling

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  Dme cars - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Diego Menendez - February 19 - 2:23 pm

  very good handling, 4wdrive sytem

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  Great Truck-Espcly compared to the X5 - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By Ustick - January 18 - 10:00 am

  Finally got rid of my 2002 X5 Bimmer. What a piece of South Carolina-built crap. (I traded it in - didnt have the heart to stick someone else with it.) If it wasnt a recall that had me back at the BMW dealers service department, it was something else. What happened to you BMW? You need HELP...NOW, especially after learning you have a secret letter out to your dealers authorizing them to buy back the newly-released 7 series cars from all the customers having problems. The Benz is magnificent so far - comfort, convenience, and great performance. Love the V-8. Wow, what power.

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  Fabulous Car - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By ML500 Driver - January 7 - 11:23 am

  Cant get a better SUV. Make sure you get the navigation system

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  good suv - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By steve270cdi - December 7 - 10:00 am

  I am from scotland and have the ml270cdi, I have read all the problems with the old model and do not like its look inside or out but the facelift modle is very good and mated to the auto mated to the 270cdi is one very smooth drivetrain. I have the rear spare wheel holder that makes it look very tough.Like an suv should.I just wish I could have had the 400cdi. I get 33 mpg and found the x5 easy to dicount. I need the low ratio gears and also the $6000 price differnce. Anyway love the car.`,

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  Resting on their laurels - 2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
  By duped - October 23 - 6:00 am

  Four years with this car and Im very relieved to be done. I know the service people like family. In and out of service>4- 6/yrX4yrs. Rack and pinion replaced 2Xin four years! $900 break jobs are a semiannual event. Plastic parts keep breaking (seat moldings,cup holders glove compart) Frequent lighting electrical problems, Fan, Mirror motors fixed. Rode great when bought, very bumpy after 4mos. A lemon. Maybe new model better. In the shop as I speak. Rely on Benz Quality?nevermore