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SF68 LGL

2018 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

257,667 mi
Last recorded257,667 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz M8127,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 257,667 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 257,568 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2025 229,211 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2025 227,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2024 191,350 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2024 190,115 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2023 146,137 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2022 104,816 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 73,770 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 65,987 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 17,861 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 LGL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz M8 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LGL registered?

SF68 LGL is a 2018 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 23 November 2018.

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