1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML 320 review from North America
"For engineering and handling, ML performs well"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Dashboard electronics failed at about 65,000 miles.
Driver window switch failed at 100,300 miles.
Turn signal switch failed at 100,300 miles.
Sealed transmission leaked at 100,300 miles.
General comments?
I found this car to be very comfortable, reliable and capable of handling both high speed highway driving and hilly country roads with equal ease.
The interior is very roomy, and has a spacious cargo area. Back seats accommodate riders for long trips without comfort complaints.
Although the overall interior quality does not seem to at all match the European Mercedes quality, it is a light truck and performs beautifully as such.
I was disappointed to find all the above mentioned items failing only shortly after the extended warranty expired, but I have enjoyed a relatively trouble free time with this vehicle. It has been maintained as per the prescribed schedule which can be costly, but absolutely necessary.
0-60 speed is a little lacking, especially when merging in high speeds, but it takes off after that.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 100400 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz E-Class |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2004 |