2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 430ML review from North America
"A four wheel drive sports car!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Blew power steering hose off of pump. Dealer's Emergency Road Assistance came to where the car was and fixed it on the spot.
Low engine coolant light came on during the first winter. Dealer fixed problem.
Low oil light would come on intermittently, dealer replaced oil level sensor.
Replaced brakes at 20000 miles, I expected to get at least 25000.
Front of radio/GPS unit opened by itself and would not close. Repaired by dealer.
Vehicle came with Dunlop tires which lasted only 22000 miles. Replaced with Michelin's.
General comments?
I bought this vehicle to pull trailers. It is the most fantastic trailering vehicle I have ever owned! With a 1100 Kg trailer, the ML starts as though there is nothing attached to it. I have used the ML to pull a 1100 Kg cargo trailer through a peat bog - it goes anywhere!
My only "complaint" is that the seats are not as comfortable as those it the Lincoln it replaced.
In 2.5 years use, the car has only needed emergency service once, much better than any other car I have ever owned.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 4.3L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 17 miles |
| Most recent distance | 25890 miles |
| Previous car | Lincoln Navigator |
| Date of Entry | 4th June, 2003 |