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SF17 FSS

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Oct 2026
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

291,186 mi
Last recorded291,186 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 291,186 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2025 291,170 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2024 249,411 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 212,683 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2023 212,683 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2022 180,528 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 180,520 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 153,654 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Sep 2021 153,654 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Sep 2020 139,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner and outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 124,939 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 124,779 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 63,672 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 63,660 miles

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

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 FSS 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 FSS registered?

SF17 FSS is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 29 June 2017.

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