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AH02 TAX

2018 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

261,883 mi
Last recorded261,883 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz M8127,795 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAH02 TAX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelM8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 261,883 miles

Nearside Coolant leak At step ()

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Feb 2025 218,441 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2025 218,397 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2024 178,990 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 141,672 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 105,949 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 105,408 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2021 105,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2021 80,922 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 49,094 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 5,963 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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AH02 TAX 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 81.8%.

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 AH02 TAX registered?

AH02 TAX is a 2018 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 30 November 2018.

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The MOT history for AH02 TAX shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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