In-depth Reviews

Mercedes M-Class SUV (2005-2011): owner reviews

Name: Mercedes M-Class SUV
Brand: Mercedes

"With great diesel engines, a classy image and top build quality, the Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a fine upmarket 4x4."

by Carbuyer team

28 Jun 2013

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Carbuyer Rating

2.8 out of 5

Owners Rating

4.4 out of 5

55%of people would recommend this car to a friend.

Owner Rating

15reviews
12reviews
2reviews

Common Problems

Other (2 cases)
Electrics (2 cases)
Electrics, Engine (1 cases)
Engine (1 cases)
Electrics, Engine, Gearbox / clutch, Suspension, Other (1 cases)

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Low mileage so problems not expected.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Low mpg plus exorbitant diesel cost equals expensive running costs, not helped by dear licence.

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Other than tiny niggles (which have all been rectified by the dealer) it has not failed to get me where I need to be.

Running Cost

2 out of 5

It's a 2 tonne oil burning 4x4 - does more need to be said?

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Grand Edition, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Review

Very good all round performer.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Review

Looks good comfortable ,reliable ,very easy to drive could do with slightly better fuel economy only remarks against could have air susp and slightly higher spec for money ( phoney leather etc)

Version

Sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Looks good but better on the market for the money Just paying for the name

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

SPORT, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Fantastic - completely reliable, ideal family size car, comfortable, refined, well equipped, good performance given the size/weight, good looking. the only negative point is the fuel consumption and frequent oil top ups

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

No major issues so far with the car which is used for daily 80 mile commute.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

Pleasantly surprised at seeing 32 mpg on the motorway at the legal limit and from a car weighing 2.2 tonnes. Trip computer says average from Day 1 is 26 mpg - my average has been 28 mpg.

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

More than 20,000

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

The car has been very good. However, there has been a few issues that appear to be more the result of poor dealer service than mechanical fault!

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Taxation is too high, although that's probably got more to do with the Government than the vehicle! It does tend to burn-through pads and disks though.

Version

>3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

30.06

Review

not had a single problem to date

Running Cost

4 out of 5

tyres and servicing are costly

Version

sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

More than 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Good well built car

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Sport, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Fantastic, underrated

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

SE, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Great car

Version

Sport, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

Very accomplished

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

sport, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

Used

Review

An excellent car with good performance extremely comfortable and perfect for the snow.

Version

ml 320 cdi, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

The ml 320cdi is an ideal vehicle for myself as i suffer from painfull arthritis in my knees, and the access and exit is is very important. as is driving position and seat adjustment.

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Semi Auto

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

Car has occasional fault - hesitation when accelerating hard. Otherwise no problems.

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Thirsty - difficult to achieve published economy figures

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

well maintained is the answer

Running Cost

2 out of 5

Fuel Consumption VED Insurance

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

very reliable

Running Cost

4 out of 5

newer model claims to be more frugal

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

CDi, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2008

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

Used

Review

You get what it says on the tin!

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

SE, Above 3.0-litre, Petrol, Automatic

Year of registration

2005

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

A great all-rounder, with reasonable running costs given its size and performance - very pleased with it, and it does everything i want of it

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Sport, Above 3.0-litre, Diesel, Paddleshift gears

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Absolutely superb luxurious family car

Version

320 cdi SE

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

If you decide to purchase one of these, make sure you take out the Mercedes extended warranty, it's expensive but worth every penny! The faults I've experienced have been extensive and would have been expensive if not for the warranty. Parts replaced so far on a vehicle that has still not covered 49K miles: Inlet port shut off motor, turbocharger, gearbox battery, automatic gearbox rebuilt to replace B3 circlip, tailgate latching mechanism, torque converter, rear brake light electrics, passenger seat airbag sensor, accelerator pedal assembly and rear springs. The auto gearbox has been recalibrated numerous times, due to harsh changes. Thankfully all this was repaired under warranty. When it is running without issues it's very comfortable, quick and fairly economical for a large 4x4. The dealers I found to be excellent, especially the one in Sheffield.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Typical MPG

Review

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2009

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

transfer box failed 3yrs 10 months - out of warranty

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

2-3 litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

3 - 5 years

Bought Car

Used

Typical MPG

Review

Problems door lock, air suspension pump, glow plug.

Running Cost

3 out of 5

What I expected

Version

, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2006

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

1 - 2 years

Bought Car

New

Review

For the highlands of scotland perfect apart from the poor fuel economy.

I would recommend this car to a friend

Version

Sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2007

Average annual mileage

10,000 – 14,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

Brilliant buy expensive but well worth it! Really comfortable on long journeys and very quiet

Version

Sport, 2.0-litre to 3.0-litre, Diesel, Automatic

Year of registration

2010

Average annual mileage

5,000 – 9,999

Owned

Less than a year

Bought Car

New

Review

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