L500RST
Year2004
0-60mph7.7 sec
FuelPetrol
Power292 BHP
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      
UK

MERCEDES ML 500

General information

Make MERCEDES
Model ML ML 500
Colour Silver
Year of manufacture 2004
Top speed 137 mph
0 - 60 mph 7.7 seconds
Gearbox 5 speed automatic

Engine & fuel consumption

Power 292 BHP
Max. torque 440 Nm at 2.700 rpm
Engine capacity 4.966 cc
Cylinders 8
Fuel type Petrol
Consumption city 14.2 mpg
Consumption extra urban 25.0 mpg
Consumption combined 19.5 mpg
CO2 emission 335 g/km
CO2 label M
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      

Internet history

Entry 1
Date 2021-10-21
Pictures 0
Listing price View report
source: autotrader.co.uk
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      

MOT history

MOT expiry date 2025-01-05
MOT pass rate
69 %
MOT passed 18
Failed MOT tests 8
Total advice items 78
Total items failed 13
MOT #26 2024-01-06 11:01
MOT test number 257860802031
Result Passed
Next expiry date 2025-01-05
Advice
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Minor
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
MOT #25 2024-01-06 11:01
MOT test number 756506352430
Result Failed
Advice
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Minor
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass with rectification
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      
MOT #24 2022-11-02 09:38
MOT test number 605442195853
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MOT #23 2022-11-02 09:38
MOT test number 585163137339
Result Failed
Advice
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Advice
Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advice
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Advice
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass with rectification
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
MOT #22 2021-05-08 07:40
MOT test number 624252160002
Result Passed
Advice
Park brake 16% ,,, poor
Advice
Oil leaks
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      
MOT #21 2021-05-06 09:20
MOT test number 639637437093
Result Failed
Major
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Major
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Major
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Major
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Advice
Park brake 16% ,,, poor
Advice
Oil leaks
MOT #20 2020-07-02 13:07
MOT test number 978350017578
Result Passed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      
MOT #19 2020-07-01 14:38
MOT test number 930904783216
Result Failed
Advice
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Advice
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Advice
Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Minor
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Major
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Dangerous
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Major
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Major
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Major
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
MOT #18 2019-05-02 14:50
MOT test number 363936878708
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside front outer cv boot deteriorated
Advice
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      
MOT #17 2018-04-12 12:38
MOT test number 847978178492
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      
MOT #16 2018-04-04 16:18
MOT test number 690823084585
Result Failed
Fail
Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Fail
Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advice
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      
MOT #15 2017-11-08 09:25
MOT test number 725969349190
Result Passed
Advice
Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)
Advice
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
MOT #14 2016-11-10 10:21
MOT test number 562813692413
Result Passed
MOT #13 2015-11-10 12:31
MOT test number 264461776207
Result Passed
Advice
Rear tyres starting to crack
MOT #12 2014-11-10 11:08
MOT test number 499574714424
Result Passed
MOT #11 2013-11-06 08:45
MOT test number 496490213491
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Pass with rectification
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      
MOT #10 2013-11-06 08:45
MOT test number 485760813394
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advice
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
MOT #9 2012-11-15 14:56
MOT test number 625300122300
Result Passed
MOT #8 2012-07-03 12:24
MOT test number 278035882135
Result Passed
MOT #7 2012-07-02 15:32
MOT test number 239454582107
Result Failed
Fail
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Fail
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Notice
Rear windows tinted
Notice
Number plate lettering slightly small
Notice
One set of number plates fitted over another set
Notice
Plastic covers fitted over sils
Notice
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Notice
Ext. system starting to rust in places
Notice
General wear on discs
Notice
Surface rust on parts of susp.
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      
MOT #6 2011-07-25 11:45
MOT test number 307596101415
Result Passed
MOT #5 2010-08-31 16:32
MOT test number 744483640208
Result Failed
Pass with rectification
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
MOT #4 2010-08-31 16:32
MOT test number 771413340215
Result Passed
MOT #3 2009-07-30 11:07
MOT test number 243001119258
Result Passed
Advice
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advice
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
MOT #2 2008-09-11 15:13
MOT test number 974285058253
Result Passed
MOT #1 2007-09-03 11:32
MOT test number 970606947240
Result Passed
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      

Tax & MOT check

Untaxed Tax expired: 1 May 2024
MOT Expired: 5 January 2025
Tax status 1 May 2024
Days left 648 days too late
MOT expiry date 5 January 2025
Full MOT history See MOT history

Tax calculation

Vehicle class 48
Band K
Single payment (12 months) £ 430,00,-
Single six month payment £ 236,50,-
Total payable by 12 monthly instalments £ 451,50,-
L500RSTreport date: 2026-02-07      

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Mileage check

Odometer In miles
Mileage registrations 26
First mileage registration 2004-07-30
Last registration 2024-01-06
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Registration #1 2004-07-30 29 mi
Registration #2 2007-09-03 43.282 mi
Registration #3 2008-09-11 58.394 mi
Registration #4 2009-07-30 73.188 mi
Registration #5 2010-08-31 62.333 mi
Registration #6 2011-07-25 66.919 mi
Registration #7 2012-07-02 69.010 mi
Registration #8 2012-07-03 69.010 mi
Registration #9 2012-11-15 69.791 mi
Registration #10 2013-11-06 72.770 mi
Registration #11 2014-11-10 77.613 mi
Registration #12 2015-11-10 81.077 mi
Registration #13 2016-11-10 85.645 mi
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Dimensions & weight

Width 1833 mm
Height 1820 mm
Length 4638 mm
Wheel base 2820 mm
Kerb weight 2210 kg

Additional information

Fuel tank capacity 83 l
Fuel delivery Multi-Point Injection
Number of doors 5
Number of seats 5
Number of axles 2
Engine number 11396530553886

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