2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Review

Name: 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Review
Brand: Mercedes-Benz
Price: 2860 USD
Rating: 4.4 (146 reviews)

Price Estimate: $2,860 - $4,616

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 AWD 4dr SUV

2002 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV Shown

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML55 AMG AWD 4dr SUV

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class types

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ML55 AMG

Edmunds' Expert Review

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Pros

Safe, comfortable, brisk performance, surefooted in bad weather.

Cons

On-road handling eclipsed by newer crossover SUVs, gets pricey fast if buyer gets tempted by too many options.

What’s new

The M-Class' navigation system enters the 21st century by ditching the old CD-ROM-based design for a much more efficient DVD-based setup. This is the lone change as the MLs received numerous updates last year.

Edmunds says

Although it's getting a little long in the tooth, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is still a competent luxury SUV.

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2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
ML350 4dr SUV
$8,000
fair price
$663 below market
- 58,582 miles
- 1 accident, 3 owners, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Cherner Brothers Auto (316 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
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Located in Kensington, MD
Our spectacular Clean Carfax and Maryland State Inspected 2003 Mercedes-Benz ML350 4MATIC is shown in Silver lets you drive close to high performance ...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (14 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4JGAB57E23A427624
Stock: 6051
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 12-25-2024
2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
ML350 4dr SUV
$10,995
- 77,559 miles
- No accidents, 1 owner, personal use only
- 6cyl automatic
- Silver State Imports (325 mi away)
- AWD/4WD
- Auto Climate Control
- Alarm
- Rear Bench Seats
- Stability Control
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Located in Mills River, NC
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
15 Combined MPG (14 City/17 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: 4JGAB57E03A451503
Stock: RY451503
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 02-24-2025

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Mercedes-Benz M-Class Reviews

Owner Reviews

4.4

146 reviews

5(62%)

4(21%)

3(11%)

2(5%)

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Joey Martin, 10/25/2010

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

I have owned this ML 500 for 6 yrs and it has a total of 174,000 mi. It has been bullet proof! Yes it's hard on brakes, every 22k mi. Tires depending on brand 30-35K. Mechanically, the only major issue? I just had the dealer install a new power steering pump at 171,000 mi. Wow! Great SUV, the best MB I have ever owned. Why get a new one?

Safe and Secure.

Joe Cross, 10/05/2005

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 AWD 4dr SUV (5.0L 8cyl 5A)

The feel of this SUV on the road is one of stability and security. This is my second M class, the first was the reason for the second. On my way home one evening a Lincoln Town Car pulled out in front of me and we collided nearly head on, I ended up on 2 wheels going the wrong way into on coming traffic. I was able to control the vehicle and turn it while on two wheels back onto my …

Liking it!

AC, 06/03/2005

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5A)

I bought a used 2003 with low miles and just love the way it handles the road, especially in the rain. The sound system and climate controls are superb.

2003 ML350 Inspiration Edition 225k miles and still going strong

sbushue, 06/02/2011

2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML350 AWD 4dr SUV (3.7L 6cyl 5A)

Family bought this SUV used back in 2005 and since then put on 175k miles on it. Been extremely reliable. Of course there is the maintenance. However, it is expected with any vehicle. This has now became my vehicle (3rd owner), and am confident it will get to well over 300k. Has handled well on the road, especially on the curves and in the winter time as well.

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2003 M-Class Highlights

Type:

SUV

Trim:

ML320

Base MSRP Excludes Destination Fee	$36,600
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	15 MPG
Cost to Drive	$340/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	34.7 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	all wheel drive
Warranty	4 years / 50,000 miles

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Safety

Key safety features on the M-Class include:

Alarm
Stability Control

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Side Crash Rating
OverallNot Rated
Side Barrier Rating
OverallNot Rated
DriverNot Rated
PassengerNot Rated
Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings
Front SeatNot Rated
Back SeatNot Rated
Rollover
Rollover3 / 5
Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
Risk Of RolloverNot Rated

IIHS Rating

The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.

Small Overlap Front Driver-Side Test
Not Tested
Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side Test
Not Tested
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Original
Good
Moderate Overlap Front Test – Updated
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Original
Not Tested
Side Impact Test – Updated
Not Tested
Roof Strength Test
Not Tested
Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
Good

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2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
ML350 4dr SUV

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2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class
ML350 4dr SUV

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2003 ML350 Inspiration Edition 225k miles and still going strong

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Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.17 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.

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Cost to Drive^{Cost to drive estimates for the 2003 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML320 AWD 4dr SUV (3.2L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $4.17 per gallon for premium unleaded in Ohio.}