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SF17 FTD

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

350,469 mi
Last recorded350,469 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 350,469 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2025 349,319 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 316,326 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2024 315,928 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2023 277,165 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2022 246,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 216,850 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 187,595 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 155,210 miles

o/s/f tyre badly worn on inside edge

Pass 8 Feb 2019 97,515 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 33,254 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 FTD is a 2017 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 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 FTD registered?

SF17 FTD is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 2 August 2017.

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