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Summer lovin', as they say, happens so fast. Meeting a car, getting to know each other, spending those days just drifting away... and uh oh, those quilted seats... I hung out with the ML for the best part of a week - it wasn't planned, it just was. By the end, we were more than good friends.
Four months with a Mercedes-Benz ML 350, how does it rate as a family car?
How does the American made Mercedes-Benz SUV stack up as a family car?
The arrival of a bigger, third-generation BMW X5 styled to please America prompted that we revisit that age old question – are large SUVs lumbering, unwieldy tanks better suited to the bush? (or Bush?) Or are they viable high-rise family wagons? We picked the $100K price point, where the stars align in terms of 3...
Mercedes-Benz Australia has recalled its ML, GL, GLE and GLS model lines over concerns certain vehicles could spring oil leaks. The manufacturer reports that oil foam may develop "under dynamic operating conditions" in the oil reservoir of affected vehicles, if the oil level drops too low. If the condition occurs, it may cause oil to escape via the ventilation boxes in the cap of the reservoir...
Mercedes-Benz Australia has expanded its Takata airbag recall campaign, which affects the 2006-12 model-year GL, ML and SLK model lines. The German marque says the number of units affected by the campaign has grown to 8817 vehicles – up from the 2850 previously reported...
Mercedes-Benz Australia has added the previous-generation GL, ML and SLK to the ever-growing Takata airbag inflator recall. Affected vehicles are fitted with the less-dangerous – but still potentially deadly – 'beta' inflators. Over time, a combination of high temperatures and humidity can make the airbag propellant degrade...
Mercedes-Benz has issued a recall for 19 vehicles from its 2015 ML and GL SUV lines, over concerns of seat belt failure. The manufacturer reports the lower mount of the right-side rear seat belt may have been fitted incorrectly. As a result, the belt mounting could potentially fail in a high-impact collision, posing a risk of injury to passengers...
I am struggling for the first time in my life as it is time to trade my 2014 ML350. I do not want to give this car up. Comfort and performance coupled with safety features such as Distronic Plus and 360-degree camera, lane departure features and the distance warning bell and auto slowing down make this car magic...
The Mercedes Benz M Class started the luxury SUV market back in 1997, with the model continuing successfully to this day, albeit now known as the GLE. The first generation ML was known for its quality issues during its early model years, but was refreshed in 2001, and the 2005 Special Edition runout model was much improved on earlier versions...
Near perfect SUV. Unbelievable economy better than my wife's diesel Golf! I routinely get better than 7 litres/100km for my weekly drive which combines city and country driving. I've owned many SUVs over the years and this one is head and shoulders above everything else. I have low range gearing and air suspension as options...
The engine has the highest torque for a 2.1L diesel (500Nm). Mated to the 7 speed auto it drives like a car. Very quiet inside. Attention to details in the cabin result in a luxurious feel without tackiness. The autoreverse parking is accurate and can park both on the right and left kerbs of a one way street. Reverse camera useful and safe for pets and kids...
