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SF17 FRP

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

228,576 mi
Last recorded228,576 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 228,576 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak at expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 30 Jul 2025 226,796 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Row 3 (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak at expansion tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Jul 2024 196,715 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2023 168,634 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2023 168,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 135,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 103,826 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 103,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 88,423 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 69,950 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2019 69,930 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2018 32,225 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 4,563 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 FRP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FRP registered?

SF17 FRP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 2 May 2017.

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