2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class review from UK and Ireland
"20K car with a 10K badge! Overpriced for what it is"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The heater has an intermittent fault, but only on cold mornings so the dealer cannot do anything about it unless it persists.
Must be a water leak as the windows mist up all the time.
General comments?
Internal panel fit is poor and there is a persistent squeaking when turning the steering wheel either way, the ride is absolutely dreadful and it feels like the vehicle is on solid tyres, every pothole reverberates into the cabin.
Economy: I find it difficult to better 25mpg, which is around the same as my 4Litre petrol "Ford Exploder"
The drivers seat base looks like it has been removed from a high mileage vehicle and fitted into this 16,000 mile car and the vehicle smells of exhaust fumes internally.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Model year | 2003 |
| Year of manufacture | 2003 |
| First year of ownership | 2003 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | ML270 diesel Don't Know |
| Performance marks | 5 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 5 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 12000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 15000 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz SL |
| Date of Entry | 1st March, 2005 |