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G3 SGA

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Grey Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

265,062 mi
Last recorded265,062 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG3 SGA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelM8
Year2017
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 265,062 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2024 235,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 198,195 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 198,195 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2022 176,570 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 144,137 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 144,040 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail has not been properly secured and has led to hose sitting on top of rotating drive shaft (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2021 118,800 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 75,234 miles

Offside Front Inner track rod slight play in steering rack boot

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 36,056 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz M8?

Based on 2,280 MOT tests across 270 vehicles.

82.8%
Pass Rate
28,893
Miles/Year
10
Year Lifespan
270
On UK Roads
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G3 SGA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8 in Grey with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2017 Mercedes-benz M8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 156,741 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Mercedes-benz M8 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 9 years old, this Mercedes-benz M8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G3 SGA registered?

G3 SGA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 13 July 2017.

Is G3 SGA safe to buy?

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