The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a vehicle built from 1995 to 2019. Worth buying? It scores near the top of what we track at 4.5/5 — and the year you pick matters far more than the badge (best and worst years →).
What the M-Class is
The Mercedes-Benz M-Class is a vehicle that Mercedes-Benz built from 1995 to 2019 — 25 model years. Its closest siblings in the Mercedes-Benz range: G-Class, Sprinter, C-Class.
Mercedes-Benz M-Class tire size, oil type & owner specs
The fitment M-Class owners look up most — tires, wheels, oil and batteries. Exact wheel and tire sizes decode from your VIN or the driver's door-jamb placard; the universal items are listed below.
Exact tire, wheel, oil grade, capacity and battery group are added per trim and model year — decode your VIN above for the factory fitment. Universal items shown as-is.
What engines does the Mercedes-Benz M-Class have? Power & range
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The M-Class by the numbers
What the federal and market records say about the Mercedes-Benz M-Class. Each line opens the full breakdown by year.
| Topic | M-Class | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls | 34 campaigns | NHTSA, all years |
| Reliability | 4.5 / 5 | Best and worst years |
| Insurance | $1,467/yr | Estimated full coverage |
| Used value | 304 listings | What it sells for now |
Frequently asked questions
What kind of car is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class?
The M-Class is a vehicle, built from 1995 to 2019.
What is the Mercedes-Benz M-Class warranty?
New models carry 4 years / 50,000 miles basic cover and 4 years / 50,000 miles on the powertrain. Worth knowing: across our complaint records the typical car reaches the halfway point of its faults at five years, so most repairs land after the basic warranty ends.
Is the M-Class reliable?
It scores 4.5/5 in our data. The honest answer depends on the year far more than the model — see the best and worst years, and when this car starts to break.
How do I check a specific M-Class?
This page describes the model; it cannot tell you whether that car has an open recall or a branded title. Run its VIN against the records — free, and matched to the exact production run.
More in Mercedes-Benz
| Model | Years | Recalls | Best MPG | ForCar score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz G-Class | 1999–2026 | 75 | — | 3.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz Sprinter | 2010–2026 | 143 | — | 4.0/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz C-Class | 1994–2026 | 213 | — | 4.0/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz S-Class | 1994–2026 | 176 | — | 3.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz 300 | 1981–1993 | 11 | 26 mpg | 4.5/5 |
| Mercedes-Benz 350 | 1983–1991 | — | 21 mpg | 4.5/5 |
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