# Mercedes transmission **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [July 26, 2007, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-transmission/2246 "2007-07-26T15:55:46Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![PinkytheBrain](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/96bed5/32.png) [@PinkytheBrain](https://community.cartalk.com/u/PinkytheBrain)\ **Post date:** [July 26, 2007, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/mercedes-transmission/2246/1 "2007-07-26T15:55:46Z")
Whoever designed this is strange. No dipstick. Sometimes when I’m coasting, I press the accelerator and there is a jerking as the transmission drops into gear. There is also a vibration that happens through the pedal that lasts for a long time like idling at a stop light, and suddenly it will go away. It starts rolling fine after the green light but I’m wondering if the transmission is bad and if there is a way to check the trans fluid. It’s a 99 ML430 and unlike the commercials on the tellie, I’m not really in love with my Mercedes… New engine, new brakes X2, sensors dying, etc… Lemon? I almost thought so… Most local shops won’t touch it either… Any help???