USED Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4x4 (98 - 06)

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Mercedes-Benz M-class Estate/off-road vehicle 17,865 miles £29,995 Find out more

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3 out of 5 stars

For This is a cheap way into a prestige 4x4 that's also good off-road

Against It's not great on-road, and the quality and reliability are well below par

Verdict It may look attractive on paper, but it's not everything a Mercedes should be

Go for… ML270 CDi

Avoid… ML55 AMG

1. The biggest problems are with the suspension and brakes, but faulty seats have also been reported
2. If you can, go for a face-lifted model from a 51-plate onwards, as the cabin is much better
3. The M-Class has one of the most spacious cabins of any of its rivals, on a par with the BMW X5
4. Of all the engines, we reckon the 320CDi diesel is the best bet
5. Every model is well-equipped, but if you can find an SE model, it will come with leather upholstery