Mercedes-Benz M-Class (98-)

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  • Economy

    Value

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Cheaper than the X5 but no bargain.

    Costs

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Servicing is a killer, brakes pads and disks within 18,000 miles (on two different cars) and they're used for the school run, £1,000 a time; madness.

  • On the road

    Driving

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Ride is very good on motorway, but awful over bumps. Also, lots of body roll.

    Performance

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Not very quick but when it builds up speed it feels fast.

  • Living with it

    Reliability

    2 out of 5 2.0

    Apart from £1000 on brakes every 18 months and another £500 to service each year touch wood been reliable although drinks oil

    Image

    3 out of 5 3.0

    not too bad but getting dated

    Comfort

    3 out of 5 3.0

    Comfortable motorway cruiser, lots of space.

  • Security and Service

    Service

    1 out of 5 1.0

    Mercedes dealers are shocking and the parent company aren't any better

  • Problems and Ownership

    Problems

    Engine

    Oil burning.

    Other

    Brakes.

    Ownership

    Did you buy the car new?

    Used

    Would you buy the same model again?

    No

    Did you buy from the same manufacturer again?

    No