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Originally Posted by mlfun Slight correction. The earlier 1999 models did not have the top rating with beefed up protection.
The change was made mid year. |
You are correct but most 99 ML430's are not 5 star rated. It was my impression by MB of Knoxville that the crash rating was beefed up at the same time the brakes were modified for the 2000 MY. Any 1999 after VIN# A145273 (inclusive) were the beefed up models.