2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 review from UK and Ireland
"Mechanically good, body cheap rubbish,"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
My ML320 started to show rust marks on the bonnet after 2 years. By early 2005 these had spread to each wing front, and back, and to the roof.
The rust marks have spread like measles.
The top of the back lift door has now rusted badly.
There are also substantial rust signs on the front wing panels under the bonnet, around the heads of the bolts holding them to the body shell.
General comments?
In spite of the £40,000 + car being regularly serviced the Mercedes dealership has refused to accept any responsibility and blames "stone chips", interestingly I have no rusted stone chips on my wife's Toyota!
The cheap arrogance of this car maker is unbelievable. Mercedes should either improve their quality and service or accept the the falling sales that will inevitable follow selling junk cars like this.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.2 petrol Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 6 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 6 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 2 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 2 / 10 |
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| Distance when acquired | 5 miles |
| Most recent distance | 34680 miles |
| Previous car | Mercedes-Benz M-Class |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2005 |