1998 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 review from North America
"do not recommend to anyone"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Window switch went bad
Continuously goes to Limp Mode especially in cold weather
Sunroof trim panel rattles over bumps
Interior Trim cover over rear light on liftgate falls off
buzzing noise coming from the IP. Louder in cold weather
Blower is loud
knocking noise from differential or transfer case when the steering wheel is positioned fully right or left
Flip Key in Key FOB easily gets loose
headlamp clear coat is chipping. makes lens look yellow
exhaust bracket bolt loosened and came off causing rattle noise
interior trim on liftgate is very loose. all the plastic fasteners are coming off or is loosening. very big gaps.
rear seats fold down is difficult to use efforts are high even after lubricating the joints.
front seat warmers take a long time to warm up.
General comments?
Exterior styling is nice
Interior trim is very very very very cheap looking. Not up to earlier MB standards. Too much plastic
Driver seat is comfortable
Acceleration for V6 is satisfactory
Breaking is satisfactory
Cornering is satisfactory.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 2000 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 3 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 37000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 90000 miles |
| Previous car | BMW 5 Series |
| Date of Entry | 24th August, 2004 |