i am selling the front bar from a 2000 ml430 i have the front crash bar as well as the back i am assuming it can fit the 1998 to 2005 model also i have the headlights also so you can make your 1998 ml look like the 2005 series the dealership sell them by itself for about 500 each i am selling the pair for $300.00 and also the front and back bars for $350 they are black not chrome any question fell free to call me at 1-917-459-1413