1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Mercedes-Benz M-Class 1999

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1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repairs by problem area

Engine (21%)

Transmission and Drivetrain (32%)

Brakes and Traction Control (0%)

Suspension and Steering (26%)

Electrical and Air Conditioning (21%)

Paint, Rust, Leaks, Rattles, and Trim (0%)

Other (0%)

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1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class repair cost distribution

$2500+ (7%)

$1000 - $2499 (40%)

$500 - $999 (33%)

$100 - $499 (0%)

< $100 (20%)

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Chart based on 15 repair trips. The repair cost chart excludes repairs made under warranty, do-it-yourself repairs, and repair trips that include maintenance.

1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class

Engine not specified

Mercedes-Benz in Florida, United States
Mar 2015 - Mar 2015
Mar 2015

203000 mi
replaced leaking expansion plug seal 
Mercedes-Benz in Colorado, United States
May 2015 - Feb 2016
Feb 2016

152000 mi
Vibration in transmission and hesitation to shift down at 22mph 
Mercedes-Benz in Ontario, Canada
Jun 2014 - Jul 2014
Jul 2014

76880 mi

C $2800
CV joints wear out prematurely loud humming noise loud noise 
Mercedes-Benz in Maryland, United States
Nov 2013 - Jan 2014
Jan 2014

151000 mi

US $1500
Water pump needs replacement 

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1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door

8-cylinder automatic AWD

Mercedes-Benz in Saskatchewan, Canada
Aug 2011 - Jun 2012
Mar 2012

86180 mi

C $500
Transmission gasket leaked. Had gasket replaced, new transmission filter and trans oil change. 

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1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class 4-door

6-cylinder automatic 4WD

Mercedes-Benz in Washington, United States
Aug 2011 - Jun 2018
Aug 2012

172100 mi

US $600
leak in system 
Dec 2012

175000 mi

US $1000
Fuel Pump 
Dec 2013

196000 mi

US $15
Brake Light Switch 
Apr 2014

200700 mi

US $511
The car made a loud hydraulic noise whenever I turned the wheel. I took it to the shop and they had to replace the Power Steering fluid, power steering reservoir seal, accessory drive belt and idler pulley. 
May 2014

202000 mi

US $705
Due to issues with the previous repair on the belt, the serpentine accessory belt snapped, due to the tensioner pulley seizing up. The car had to be towed (by MB roadside assistance) and fixed. 
Sep 2014

207000 mi

US $500
Replaced outer tie rod end, conducted a wheel alignment and adjusted the ride height. Replaced a leaking 13 pin transmission connector 
Oct 2014

207500 mi

US $1600
Replaced slightly leaking power steering rack. Replaced rear suspension 
Dec 2014

210000 mi

US $1200
Replaced power steering pump as dealer did not bleed PS system properly, leading to pump failure. 
Aug 2017

240000 mi

US $1500
Replaced compressor 
Apr 2018

242000 mi

US $1000
Replacement of AC Schrader valve 

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1999 Mercedes-Benz M-Class Repair Histories

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