Used 2006 Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A) Consumer Reviews
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robliski, Crestline, CA, 02/02/2015
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
91 of 96 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for 5.5 years now. It's been great to us and has never left us stranded. This is a car that needs an owner that timely addresses all preventive maintenance items before they become repair items, because then it gets expensive. The all wheel drive system is great and it is like a tank in rain and snow. Solid! Good power. Very comfy ride. Plenty of room.
Great SUV IF its working
flip900rr, 12/06/2012
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
45 of 50 people found this review helpful
We purchased an 2006 ML500 a year ago. It has been in the shop at least 4 times and over $10K of repairs. I am glad we purchased the extended warranty and it is still covered. Thank God! Anways, if this suv was just reliable it would be perfect. My wife and I love driving this vehicle. The problem it is always in the shop. We are thinking about trading it in because it a hassle taking it to the shop every 3-4 months. This is by far the most unreliable vehicle I have ever owned.
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Happy Owner
soccermom, 05/22/2010
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
28 of 31 people found this review helpful
The 2006 Mercedes Benz ML550 is a huge step up from the 2006 Mercedes Benz ML350. At less than 1 mpg difference than the 350 the 550 is definitely the king of the road. Buy the ML550 over the ML350 (if you can find one) and you'll be a whole lot happier.
Unhappy with 2006 Mercedes ML500
mseriesqualityproble, 08/12/2005
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
14 of 16 people found this review helpful
After 8 days of happy ownership and only 200 miles, our ML500 had serious transmission problems, couldn't be driven and it spent the next 4 days in the dealers shop. All this, after waiting an extra 2 months for delivery so "Mercedes could be sure of no quality problems". This was our departure from 15 years of owning Lexus...and we are going back to Lexus. It is a shame because the car is a beauty and rides incredibly well. Too bad the Germans have forgotten how to design and manufacture a car for reliability. By the way, the Mercedes navigation compared to Lexus is far inferior....Lexus makes it so easy to use. When your emotion grabs you to go for style...think quality/reliability.
Only buy when under warranty
Van, Vancouver, WA, 12/03/2017
updated 12/11/2023
Mercedes-Benz M-Class ML500 4dr SUV AWD (5.0L 8cyl 7A)
27 of 33 people found this review helpful
Pro: Beautiful suv in and out, Good performance. Con: Expensive up keep/parts/maintenance, issues come up every few months. There're better choice out there. Buy only if it's still under warranty or some kind of extended warranty. Be warned or be ready to pay. Your choice, your money. Better choice is RX350. Update 12/8/19. No longer own MB. Bought RX. Lexus still and will be my choice of car brand. Reasons: liability and resale value. Update 12/1020. As I stated on last update, I NO LONGER own Mercedes As I traded for Lexus RX350 and still have it, with no MAJOR issues. Edmunds please stop telling me to update my review since I longer own the SUV. As I said before, NO LONGER OWN THE VEHICLE.
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