1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 430 review from Australia and New Zealand
"A lemon"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Automatic transmission split spraying oil over the exhaust.
A large whole was blown in one of the rocker covers.
Vehicle locked in part on two occasions and could not be driven.
Fuel sender required replacement.
ESP computer required replacement.
Steering rack required replacement.
Back of the drivers seat collapsed.
Oxygen mass sensor required replacement.
Harmonic balance fell of and the repair cost was A$5000.
General comments?
This car is a lemon and Mercedes Benz will not stand by the vehicle.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2003 |
| Engine and transmission | 430 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 1 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 1 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 0 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 88000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz SLK |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2003 |