2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 320 review from North America
"It is the safest car on the road"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The previous owner had the windshield replaced. In the process a clip to secure the plastic piece between the hood and windshield was lost. The plastic piece vibrated when driving, so on our first maintenance we reported it. This clip took 6 weeks to arrive at the dealership. They could not find one in the states, therefore it came from Germany. In the mean time my car was apart at the dealership for that length of time.
The fuel pump quit at 20,000 miles.
The power stearing pump hose clamps broke.
The gas cap is temperamental, if not tighten properly the check engine light comes on.
General comments?
In all the car is wonderful, I would purchase another.
It rides so smooth and handles wonderful.
The visors are too low, they block ones vision when down.
The seats are comfortable on long trips.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2000 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 104000 miles |
| Previous car | Jeep Grand Wagoneer |
| Date of Entry | 17th June, 2004 |