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SF17 FNH

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

308,264 mi
Last recorded308,264 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 FNH
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelM8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 308,264 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 307,259 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 274,283 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2025 274,273 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

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

Rear Emissions NOx sensor obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 1 Mar 2024 232,723 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2024 232,692 miles

Brake slack adjuster incorrectly adjusted O/S cable not connected to compensator (1.1.18 (a))

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2023 186,947 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 186,937 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 165,572 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2021 144,611 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 129,095 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 129,082 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 94,355 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 32,934 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Mar 2018 32,927 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 FNH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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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SF17 FNH is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 13 March 2017.

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