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SF17 FSL

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

312,346 mi
Last recorded312,346 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF17 FSL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelM8
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc
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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 312,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp split

Fail 18 Sep 2025 312,325 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated boot damaged (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp split

Pass 15 Nov 2024 308,793 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2024 308,761 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 286,219 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 266,955 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2022 266,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Dec 2021 257,796 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 254,102 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2021 254,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 226,868 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 187,015 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 FSL 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 66.7%.

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 FSL registered?

SF17 FSL is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 17 July 2017.

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