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SF17 FUE

2017 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

247,686 mi
Last recorded247,686 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 2017 Mercedes-benz M8156,741 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 247,686 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 247,165 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 225,933 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Bench seat (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 9 Jul 2024 225,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Bench seat (7.1.2 (d))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2023 185,862 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 184,978 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 152,391 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 150,805 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted Hose is fouling on suspension drop link on lock to lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 132,841 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 127,423 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 87,714 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 42,307 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 FUE 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 FUE registered?

SF17 FUE is a 2017 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 3 August 2017.

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