Mercedes-Benz M-Class Crashes

Mercedes M-Class crash test movie

ML rolls during service

pics sent by Guy de Wulf

Cyclist Marco Pantani is definitely more at ease in a saddle than behind the wheel of his Jeep. A few years ago, on a Friday he damaged eight vehicles in Milan with his ML430.

M-Class crash test

The M-Class did well in this offset crash test in 1995. The left front wheel moves back into the footwell. The frame was reinforced under the A-pillar to deflect the tire's rearward movement, starting in 1999.

IIHS offset crash test

The IIHS performed the 40 mph offset crash test in 1999.

1999 ML320 versus Toyota Corolla crash

M-Class airbags

The airbags in a 2002 M-Class. Airbags should only deploy as a last resort safety measure, since they can lead to hearing loss, burns or compressions. The threshold should be selected with care.

M-Class rear crash test picture with Skyview Power Top
Harold Pietschmann's site

M-Class Crashes by Pete Fagerlin

Mercedes M-Class Crash Test Video 2.3 MB, avi
Auto, Motor & Sport M-Class Offset Crash Video 6.9 MB, avi

accidents + crashes

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