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SF17 FLV

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

303,117 mi
Last recorded303,117 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 303,117 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 303,093 miles

Central Prop shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 266,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 245,067 miles

Offside Front Old securing bolts used not new ones

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Very noisy in operation (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2024 245,044 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road Scratched (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 227,743 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2023 227,691 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 206,837 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2022 206,599 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 182,026 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2021 182,007 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 165,571 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 117,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 58,371 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 FLV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 FLV registered?

SF17 FLV is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 28 March 2017.

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