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Used 2000 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 4dr SUV AWD Consumer Reviews

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Nice Car, but Very Costly to Maintain

flomasta77, Nashville, TN, 01/05/2011
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 4dr SUV AWD
38 of 39 people found this review helpful

Although we bought this car used, it has only been fun to drive for the first 4000 miles, then major things started breaking down in this car. Computer Module at 90k, $1000 repair. Then, cracked radiator at 92k, $900 repair. Then, 110k, tension belt and pulley blow out, $550 repair. Also, these repair are being done by mechanic, which is way less than what the dealer would charge. Normal wear and tear items like tires, brakes, and oil changes are very costly. It's a nice car, but it is becoming really difficult maintaining this vehicle. Also, the interior trim was made with cheap plastic, and is breaking. We expected better from a Mercedes-Benz product, and will not buy another.

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5 out of 5 stars

2000 ML430

Adam Campbell, Las Vegas, NV, 10/03/2015
updated 04/05/2018
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 4dr SUV AWD
33 of 34 people found this review helpful

Car is a pleasure to drive. Purchased with 76k. ABS pump, ebay 46.00,mechanic 1000-1400 , ps rack 650.00 mechanic 1500.00, front pads, sunroof issues, catilytic converter broke in two, had it tig welded .overall very happy but I am fairly skilled DIY, don't buy if you are relying on dealer or mechanic to fix your maint. issues .

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Interior
3 out of 5 stars
Comfort
4 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
Value
4 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

I love the car

Alan Vance, Dixon, CA, 02/28/2017
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 4dr SUV AWD
14 of 14 people found this review helpful

I WILL START OFF SAYING THIS IS MY FIRST MERCEDES. AND i FEEL i GOT A GREAT DEAL ON THE CAR FOR 2000.00,AND i HAVE ALREADY GOT MY MONEYS WORTH. AFTER 2 YRS AND HIGH MILES WHEN PURCHASED,IT HASNT GIVEN ME A PROBLEM ONE

Safety
4 out of 5 stars
Technology
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Performance
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Interior
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Comfort
3 out of 5 stars
Reliability
4 out of 5 stars
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4 out of 5 stars
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2.88 out of 5 stars

Mercedes Should Be Ashamed..............

glacierdon, 06/01/2009
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 4dr SUV AWD
27 of 29 people found this review helpful

It's apparent that the 2000 ML 430 is a lemon. I have gone on various sites and people from all over are having the same exact problems. The windows won't roll down, the doors won't lock, the brakes always need replacing, the exterior lights are always blowing, the power steering went out, the sun roof gets stuck, the interior is coming apart, and now when I stop at lights it cuts off and won't start for about 30 to 40 minutes. this happens at least once a week. From my understanding these vehicles were built in the U.S. If I wanted an American car I would have bought a Ford. Mercedes should do a recall on these vehicles. The repairs needed on the vehicle are more than it's worth. Seriously!

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4 out of 5 stars

500,000 km and going strong

jjroadtrip, 04/26/2013
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML430 4dr SUV AWD
21 of 23 people found this review helpful

Just reached 500,000 km and its still a reliable SUV. Body starting to rust, minor wear and tear repairs. Still getting the occasional recall notice.

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