Common inspection findings for the Mercedes-Benz M

What should you check before buying a Mercedes-Benz M? This analysis is based on official inspection data from 18 Mercedes-Benz M vehicles registered on auto.is. See which issues appear most often and at what mileage they are typically found.

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Findings by version

Different versions of the Mercedes-Benz M can show different inspection patterns. These are the versions for which enough data is available.

ML350

6 vehicles · 87 inspection findings

Lights

25 inspection findings

~110 k km
41,000 km250,000 km
  • –Hemlaljós
  • –Númersljós
  • –Lýsing aðalljósa
  • –Stöðuljós
  • –Þokuljós

Brakes

15 inspection findings

~129 k km
26,000 km248,000 km
  • –Virkni stöðuhemils
  • –Stöðuhemilshandfang
  • –Ójafnir hemlakraftar
  • –Aflögun
  • –Hemlafetill

Steering

11 inspection findings

~92 k km
50,000 km126,000 km
  • –Stýrisendar
  • –Spindlar
  • –Aflstýri
  • –Hlífðargúm./tannst.stýri
  • –Stýrisvél og stýristj.

Suspension

10 inspection findings

~100 k km
64,000 km123,000 km
  • –Jafnvægisstöng
  • –Höggdeyfar
  • –Fjaðrir

Emissions

8 inspection findings

~172 k km
93,000 km255,000 km
  • –Lekamengun
  • –Mengunarvarnarbúnaður hreyfils með rafkveikju
  • –Útblásturskerfi
  • –Útblástursrör og hljóðkútar

Findings by model year

Common inspection findings can vary by model year. These are the model years for which enough data is available.

2005-2009

13 vehicles · 87 inspection findings

Brakes

33 inspection findings

~148 k km
26,000 km248,000 km
  • –Virkni stöðuhemils
  • –Hemlarör (vökva og loft)
  • –Ójafnir hemlakraftar
  • –Stöðuhemilshandfang
  • –Hemlaslöngur

Lights

22 inspection findings

~147 k km
44,000 km281,000 km
  • –Lýsing aðalljósa
  • –Hemlaljós
  • –Númersljós
  • –Ljósker og lýsing aðalljósa
  • –Ljósker aðalljósa

Emissions

7 inspection findings

~199 k km
150,000 km255,000 km
  • –Lekamengun
  • –Mengunarvarnarbúnaður hreyfils með rafkveikju
  • –Útblástursrör og hljóðkútar

Equipment

6 inspection findings

~94 k km
26,000 km246,000 km
  • –Viðvörunarþríhyrningur
  • –Hljóðmerkjabúnaður

Suspension

5 inspection findings

~177 k km
164,000 km191,000 km
  • –Höggdeyfar
  • –Fjaðrabúnaður og jafnvægisstöng
  • –Fjaðrir
  • –Höggdeyfar og höggdeyfafestingar

About the data

This information is based on vehicle inspection data collected and analysed by auto.is. The analysis uses comparable Mercedes-Benz M vehicles and highlights common inspection findings and the mileage at which they most often appear.

The information is based on statistical analysis and is provided for general information only. It does not indicate the condition of any individual vehicle or mean that a particular vehicle will experience the same issues.

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