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SF17 FMU

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

278,852 mi
Last recorded278,852 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 278,852 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 268,503 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2025 268,400 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 238,187 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2023 207,548 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 174,153 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2022 174,132 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2021 144,863 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2020 138,179 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 128,914 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 85,305 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 46,862 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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SF17 FMU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8 in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FMU registered?

SF17 FMU is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 31 March 2017.

Is SF17 FMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF17 FMU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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