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SF17 FSP

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

262,917 mi
Last recorded262,917 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 262,917 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2025 262,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At front flexi area (6.1.2 (a))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2024 236,872 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 195,977 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2023 194,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 165,793 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2022 165,759 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 136,233 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 119,341 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 98,517 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 89,950 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 70,460 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 25,839 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 FSP 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 76.9%.

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 FSP registered?

SF17 FSP is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 27 June 2017.

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