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SF17 AMO

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,580 mi
Last recorded247,580 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 AMO
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelM8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 247,580 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 224,498 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2024 223,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 196,279 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2023 196,269 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 196,189 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 196,189 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 173,209 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 149,010 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 149,009 miles

Brake cable insecure Front cable fouling prop shaft (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Jul 2020 131,096 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 96,158 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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SF17 AMO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SF17 AMO registered?

SF17 AMO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 2 August 2017.

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