Faults:

Electric windows were inoperable due to the main switch.

Rear left hand door sticks and sometimes does not open.

General Comments:

Very hard to find a reliable mechanic to service due to lack of parts available in Brisbane, Australia.

Unable to track down a cylinder air filter. This vehicle is fitted with 2 air filters and has only 1 listed in the manuals so can't even find a part number. Very frustruting.

Otherwise, great reliable vehicle and very happy with it's performance.

Faults:

Last part of exhaust need to be changed.

Electric mirror adjuster had problem.

The Gear changer is not very tight and accurate due to the cable mechanism.

Needs to be lifted up for serious out road use.

General Comments:

Very honest car for this money.

Huge space unbelievable volume (like a Grand Cherokee) and very beautiful (for my eyes)

Build like and elephant, but moves much better, it gives you security feeling.

Good 4WD function in general.

Faults:

Front Prop shaft Universal Joint failed at 40,000 miles.

Engine Management Unit failed at 50,000 miles.

General Comments:

Car itself is excellent, but you are held to ransom by the Main Dealers to whom you have to go for almost everything. Set of plug leads were quoted at £180, - on this occasion I managed to find Mercedes leads for half the cost. A huge mark-up.

Similar problem with the exhaust (£320 for the small back box only) Not available elsewhere.

Main Dealers take a huge advantage of this and conbsequently I would never buy one of these again - shame because generally it's a good vehicle.

Faults:

4 WD shifting from high to low. This fault however was self inflicted, ensure to stop the vehicle first.

Living in Dubai, part of the purchase decision was based on the fun of desert driving, in such a harsh environment it's easy to accelerate faults.

Most disappointing is the durability of the suspension. First trip to the desert the shock absorbers were trashed, I fitted Rancho uprated systems, had no problem since. At the same time I fitted larger springs to increase the height.

Other constant failures are track rod ends when driving aggressively in the dunes.

Door locks, power windows and power steering have also been replaced.

General Comments:

As far as four WD's are concerned I think this is the best styling on the road. Many reviews would not agree.

We as a family throw in a heap load of camping gear and head off to the beach or the desert.

Great engine with sufficient power to get up even the steepest of dunes. Take the tyre pressure down to 15lb psi and this engine will take you anywhere in the desert or in the wadi's. The biggest problem is the height. For serious off roading the ground clearance is insufficient.

On road the Musso is the perfect combination between car and truck, especially with the two fold away seats in the rear trunk space. A day out with the family and friends has seen the Musso load up with 4 adults and 5 kids.