CarVerify

Free Car Check

S500 RWN

2012 Mercedes-benz Ml

Black Diesel 2987cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,341 mi
Last recorded133,341 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml69,892 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mercedes-benz
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationS500 RWN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelMl
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,987cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 133,341 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 121,144 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2025 121,144 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 177,648 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2024 177,648 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 101,731 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 98,039 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 95,163 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 87,051 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 87,051 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 70,309 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2019 70,309 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 60,137 miles

Front tyres devoid of tread on both shoulders

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both + devoid of tread on inner and outer shoulders (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays restrict inspection of some components

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 18 Apr 2017 49,462 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 44,717 miles

Both rear tyres getting low

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2015 32,353 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Ml?

Based on 1,172,506 MOT tests across 81,226 vehicles.

74.7%
Pass Rate
6,943
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
81,226
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 27,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,032
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 22,074
Brake pipe excessively corroded 21,608
Registration plate lamp not working 19,483
Full Mercedes-benz Ml reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

S500 RWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml in Black with a 2,987cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.5% with a typical mileage of 69,892 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Ml fails its MOT is track rod end ball joint has excessive play, accounting for 27,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S500 RWN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Ml typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 14 years old, this Mercedes-benz Ml is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S500 RWN?

You can check the full history of S500 RWN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S500 RWN registered?

S500 RWN is a 2012 Mercedes-benz Ml, first registered on 14 September 2012.

Is S500 RWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S500 RWN shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S500 RWN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on S500 RWN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.