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SF17 FRO

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Apr 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

261,742 mi
Last recorded261,742 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 261,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 22 Apr 2026 261,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2025 229,028 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 209,486 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 187,728 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 187,728 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 162,825 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 139,546 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 131,845 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 FRO is a 2017 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 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 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 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 FRO registered?

SF17 FRO is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 26 April 2017.

Is SF17 FRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF17 FRO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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