Mercedes-Benz M-Class (12 on) - Review Review by Kieren Puffett on 28 Oct 2011 Last Updated: 17 Sep 2012 4 This is the third generation of Mercedes ML that was first launched in 1998, though visually it does not look a lot different from the previous model. However, there has been some major work done under the skin. Summary Driving & Performance Equipment Comfort Costs Safety & Reliability Buying & Selling Also Consider Facts & Figures Company Car Info Gallery 5 out of 5 Safety Euro NCAP Provides motoring consumers with a realistic and independent assessment of the safety performance of some of the most popular cars sold in Europe. Visit Euro NCAP for more info Mercedes has not skimped on the amount of safety kit fitted to the ML. Leaving aside the four-wheel drive for extra traction, the car comes as standard with ABS with brake assist, electronic stability control with skid control that can also monitor any towed trailers, hill start assist, traction control and ISOFIX fitting points for child seats. There is also the German company’s Pre-Safe system that can recognise a potential collision and initiate measures to maximise crash protection for the occupants such as activating the seat belt pre-tensioners. Throw in anti-dive and anti-squat controls for the suspension and you pretty much have the kitchen sink thrown in when it comes to safety. 4 out of 5 Reliability The previous model put to bed the old reliability issues of the very first ML model and so we would expect very few problems with the new version. Car check problem points Body No problems reported Engine/Gearbox No problems reported Other No problems reported Back to: Costs Continue to: Buying & Selling Car Valuations Find used car prices with Parkers accurate car valuations. Find out more Mercedes-Benz M-Class cars for sale We have 97 models like this for sale. Find Mercedes-Benz M-Class cars for sale