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SF18 OAJ

2018 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

304,822 mi
Last recorded304,822 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz M8127,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 OAJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelM8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 304,822 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2025 304,099 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 252,639 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 208,617 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 169,447 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 123,709 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,436 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 76,642 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 24,962 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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SF18 OAJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz M8 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 2018 Mercedes-benz M8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 127,795 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Mercedes-benz M8 typically stays on UK roads for around 10 years. At 8 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 SF18 OAJ registered?

SF18 OAJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 9 May 2018.

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