2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 500 Special Ed. review from North America
"Good car, got a lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Transmission replaced 3 times within a 6 month period.
Navigational System broke 3 times.
Weird squeaking noises from brakes, from new to replacement (not normal squeaking)
Odd transmission shifting, may be due to the vehicle never having a good one.
Power steering went out (recall was never performed, which should have been corrected on this new of a vehicle)
General comments?
This vehicle performed exceptionally. It was equipped very nicely and was extremely comfortable. However within the first week of ownership, it had to be sent to the dealer. It was there for 3 weeks. I loved the car, but I got a lemon. I had owned a 2002 Mercedes ML320, so I knew that these could be good cars, but this particular one was not. I was not treated well by my dealer, who promised me the world, but never came through on anything. The transmissions going out after 5000 miles is ridiculous, considering it was mostly highway (and sane) driving. It also got horrible gas mileage. My 2000 Range Rover 4.6 HSE gets better mileage!
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 5.0 Liter V8 Semi-Automatic |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 2 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 5000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 31000 miles |
| Previous car | Audi A6 |
| Date of Entry | 25th September, 2007 |