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J88 ADA

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

215,890 mi
Last recorded215,890 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ88 ADA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelM8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2025 215,890 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 192,144 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases @ flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2023 160,507 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 129,591 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2mm remaining** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2022 129,591 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **2mm remaining** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2021 103,303 miles

all 3 fold down seats bases insecure

offside front section of sill damaged

Fail 26 Apr 2021 103,303 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

all 3 fold down seats bases insecure

offside front section of sill damaged

Pass 25 Mar 2020 79,301 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 51,519 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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J88 ADA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J88 ADA registered?

J88 ADA is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 4 September 2017.

Is J88 ADA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J88 ADA shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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