2005 Mercedes-Benz M-Class User Reviews

Pros

Ride

Cons

Everything except ride

Purchased As New

I month after we bought it: check engine light always on, cracked manifold; At 15k miles, brakes are gone, rotor had to be machined; at 35k miles, all interior lights out; at 40k miles, tranmission leaks, bearing gone, clearcoat peeling off. Spent $4k on the transmission leak, $700 on clear coat. Worst car I ever had in my life (Im 56 yrs old), compared to my other cars: 17 yr old toyota van, 11 yr old camry; 10 yr old RL3.5, 10 year old honda, and 14 yr old T100 Toyota truck. I also have a 2006 SLK 350 which I rarely drive now because Im afraid it might also break. I will be trading in the ML with a Lexus RX 350 this week. The ML and the SLK are my first and last MB's. I had to try them and all I got was disgust.....read morehide

Pros

Great price used, Fantastic dealer experience

Cons

Technology is so 90's

Purchased As Used

Picked this up for $8k plus a 2006 Jeep Liberty in trade. prices have collapsed - a $44k sticker car for $18 3 year later means its pretty much depreciated. Much nicer ride than many SUV's - has Bose stereo, leather, sunroof, wood interior trim. The dealer spent 2k on service so Im assuming the thing will be reliable for a couple years - 2 more years on the warranty. After 3 years in someone else's home I'm expecting that all the problems that needed to be fixed have been fixed and except for the cost of on-going maintenance it should be ok. My dealer was FANTASTIC, odd enuf....read morehide

Pros

Safety, style, comfort, reliability oh and safety.

Cons

Any cons are negligable

I had previously written a review of my ML 350. It was involved in a colision that had totalled it. Aside from just a bit of soreness I not only walked away from the crash but the car even limped home 30 miles.

You can buy cars that may be a bit prettier. You can buy cars that are less expensive. You may even be able to buy a car that has better fuel mileage.

I don't think that you'll be able to find a safer car at any price.

If you care about your life, and the lives of your family, buy a Mercedes-Benz....read morehide

Pros

it is comforting, big, spaceish

Cons

radio will automatic decreased or increase volume when you stop and go

This is a car that people should have because it is comforting when there is long or short road trips. They have a very good service that helps you whenever you need help. They have free car wash at the dealer ship and the price of the car is average so people can buy a car taht will last a long time and affordable. It is a car to be in and there car system is really hi-tech so even if youo were lost they know your location and will sent help out ASAP. There info button is also help for knowing wheater, traffic, and many more....read morehide

THIS CAR IS GOOD LOOKING. iT IS MUCH BETTER THAN THE 2006 MERCEDES-BENZ ML350 YOU RULE 2005 ML 350

Pros

good engine

Cons

bad brakes

more about benzel-bush....the only good guy there is Chris of Nanuet...when he's not there...don't go...I paid the toll on GWB on a looner car if my e-z pass and they still charge me for a $ 31.00 on my credit card for toll and admin. fee...they don't check if e-z pass to make sure was payded....bad customer service...I'll never gi there again....read morehide

Pros

GREAT GAS MILAGE

Cons

NOT GOOD OFF ROAD

WOW THIS CAR IS FREAKING AMAZING YOU NEED TO GO TEST DRIVE ONE AND IM ONLY 17

Pros

Safety, style, reliability, prestige, comfort

Cons

Short brake and tire life.

I purchased my 2003 ML 350 as a program vehicle from a local Mercedes-Benz dealer. At 12 months of age and 10,000 miles I paid less than $30k. I felt as though I got a good deal.

The car has run well and strong albeit a higher fuel consumption than I'd expected prior to purchase. However, the trade-off is that you are driving a varitable tank of a vehicle which need not yeild to much other than a wall.

Copious placement of airbags, great sound system, auto-stick style transmission, great high and low 4 wheel drive, enough power and torque to pull a good sized load. Optional seating for seven dual zone climate control make this a great vehicle.

A few minor issues which have been quickly and courteously resolved by the dealer are the only mentions of dissatisfaction. I was displeased with the courtesty and professionalism of the original selling dealer but I'm quite satisfied with my current service dealer.

The new ML 350, ML 500 and upcoming ML 63 are all quite impressive and all improve on what was already a great original....read morehide

Pros

nice service plan too bad they pulled it out, very fast when it peaks, leather comfort and style

Cons

brakes worn out easily 4 months tops on mine, warning lights go off a lot,

Benzel Busch is very professional and patient service reps. but their ML-350 has still a lot of problems. Sorry to say Mercedes is not really good in building SUVs.

Cons

Steering is whimsy

This past Labor Day weekend I was trying to tow a small uhaul over the San Gabriel mountains and my brand new SUV started running very hot and smoke began to rise out under the hood. I am so angry and all I can say right now is that this is not a REAL SUV. It doesn't drive like one, doesn't feel like one, and it sure doesn't have the capability of towing a small uhaul over steep mountains. I'm embarrassed at the fact that there were ford explorers and chevy trailblazers hauling larger items then me without any problems. Not only did we loose time from our vacation (family and I), but the expense to fix this is unbelievable....read morehide