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SF68 LEJ

2018 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

208,227 mi
Last recorded208,227 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz M8127,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF68 LEJ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelM8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 208,227 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2025 208,041 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Noise from engine when revving / excessive smoke emitted (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk stretched or damaged likely to lead to failure under load Rearward facing seat (row 2) (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 181,373 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 149,633 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2022 116,573 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 82,834 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Aug 2021 82,792 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp insecure Bottom mounting bracket broken (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 62,874 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 34,583 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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SF68 LEJ 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 77.8%.

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 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 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 SF68 LEJ registered?

SF68 LEJ is a 2018 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 18 September 2018.

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