1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.02/5 Average
63 Total Reviews
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Mercedes enters the sport-ute fray with the introduction of the ML320. Designed from a clean sheet of paper, the ML320 offers the best of the car and truck worlds.

Pros:
  • Capable sport ute with Mercedes-Benz levels of refinement.
Cons:
  • Looks like the Mercury Villager minivan from the rear.

User Reviews:

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  • Not a single problem with mine - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    Call it dumb luck but Ive never had a problem with my M-class. I use it for my job and it is the most capable off- road vehicle we have ever had in our fleet. When you see it going through 2 1/2 to 3 feet of water and the door seals are so tight not a drop gets in you know the truck is built right.

  • Never Left Me Stranded - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    My suv has always been reliable Ive had it now for 12 years, the biggest problem has been the window switches that have been replaced twice for $300. Every other repair has outlasted the manufactuers recomendations. I suggest finding a good German repair faculty,repairs are on the exspensive side at the dealer. Ive gotten good gas mpg average 20.

  • Excellent vehicle. - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    I got this in 1998 after being on a wait list for a few months. Everything is great about it and I cannot wait until I get a newer model of it.

  • Nice ride - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    I just bought this a few weeks with 96,000 miles on it. It drives just like a new car, the brakes are more responsive than most sedans. Which is amazing considering its over two tons. The interior build is not quite up to par though, when the bass from the boss system hits the interior rattles, and wind noise is excessive on the doors. On the highway it has a smooth ride and a great passing gear.

  • 1998 ML-320...Nice Ride - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    Good mileage; good performance; highly reliable; go almost anywhere. Well worth the money.

  • Lookinjg for Number 2 - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    Well, I just rolled my wifes down a hill a month ago and were looking for the next one. I rolled one time on a 40- 50 ft railroad embankment and drove it out on its own power the next day. I was completely unharmed. I will continue driving the exact same 320 in "as-is" condition around town as a testiment to the safety of this vehicle

  • LEMON - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    This car would be in the shop every three weeks. It had a full range of problems too long to list. The MB dealership and MB of North America arent very friendly or helpful, they are horible to deal with. Please stay away from this SUV, its truely a lemon.

  • Wasted money - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    My 1998 ML320 has 67K miles and it is the worst car I ever had. The car had multiple repairs on windshield/sunroof motors, various sensors and transmission parts. But worst of all is the security system. For the last 7 years, keys had to be changed 6 times ($105- 150 a piece)due to a faulty chip. They also had to be changed every time the battery would be gone. I was stuck several times, and had to interrupt a trip and be towed. Once you reach a total of 8 keys, you have to change locks and computer parts (approx $5500). When tried to complain to MB, they have a standard answer- keys are not covered by warranty and there is nothing we can do. Dealing with MB service is very frustrating experience

  • Poor Drive - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    I was expecting a lot more from a Mercedes. This has to be one of the poorest performing cars in its class. The handling is poor and vague, the accelerator is vague, and the brakes are vague! This car has vague written all over it. What is it really for? Mercedes made a stab at the SUV market and, in my opinion, failed miserably. The one thing that they do well with this vehicle is having Mercedez Benz luxury. Its great to be driven in thiscar but its horrible when it comes to driving it. It gives me no confidence,no power, and no feel.

  • buy something else - 1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
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    my ML320 has had 37 service calls in 48 months, 19 of those for the same 3 problems (locks malfunction,windows malfunction, window controls stop working). I love driving the car but it is terribly unreliable. Fortunately I have a great dealer who picks it up at my home and brings me a

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