Model year guide

2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500

Recalls, most-reported problems, crash-test ratings, fuel economy and what a 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 is worth — from official NHTSA and EPA data. 37 on record.

2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 at a glance

Safety recallsNone
Combined14 mpg

Included: that car's specs and build sheet, model-year recall campaigns and a fair price.

2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 recalls 0

No NHTSA safety-recall campaigns are on record for the 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500.

Source: U.S. NHTSA, checked 9 Oct 2026. A campaign covers the model year; to see whether a particular car still needs the repair, check its VIN on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer.

2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 MPG & running costs

Combined14 mpg
City13 mpg
Highway16 mpg
Est. annual fuel cost$5,850
EPA size classSport Utility Vehicle - 4WD
TransmissionAutomatic 5-spd
Passenger volume105 cu ft
Cargo volume41 cu ft
5-yr fuel cost vs average new car$17,250 more

Source: U.S. EPA / DOE fueleconomy.gov.

Estimated 5-year cost to own

A rough guide to what running a 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 costs over five years and 75,000 miles.

Fuel (5 yrs)$29,250
Fuel only$29,250
Per mile$0.39

How this is estimated: fuel is the U.S. EPA annual cost at 15,000 miles a year. There aren't enough comparable listings to estimate depreciation for this model, so it is left out. Not included: insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, registration and finance costs. Treat it as a comparison guide, not a quote.

2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 vehicles on record

2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E36A003229 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E96A016082 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E46A069224 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75EX6A033683 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E36A040670 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1641751A054643 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E66A019246 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E26A011631 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E26A059615 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E46A046283 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1641751A046950 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1641751A014561 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E96A015384 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1641751A013855 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E66A014726 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1641751A053985 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1641751A012976 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1641751A014380 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E96A030919 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1641751A057994 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E16A001091 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E26A017185 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500WDC1641751A007597 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 5004JGBB75E26A040241

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2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 — frequently asked questions

Does the 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 have any safety recalls?

NHTSA lists no safety-recall campaigns for the 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500. Whether an individual car still needs a recall repair depends on its VIN — check it on NHTSA.gov or ask a franchised dealer. Recall repairs are done at no charge.

What gas mileage does the 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 get?

The 2005 Mercedes-benz ML 500 has a U.S. EPA estimate of 14 mpg combined (13 city / 16 highway).

Sources: NHTSA (recalls, complaints, crash tests), U.S. EPA (fuel economy). Vehicle data only — CarLogs never shows owner information.