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SF18 NYS

2018 Mercedes-benz M8

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jun 2027
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

262,831 mi
Last recorded262,831 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2026
Typical for 2018 Mercedes-benz M8127,795 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF18 NYS
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelM8
Year2018
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2026 262,831 miles
Fail 27 May 2026 262,375 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Screw in sidewall

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

Pass 20 May 2025 231,804 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Tip up seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 231,775 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm (7.1.2 (b))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged Tip up seat (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2024 198,713 miles
Fail 28 May 2024 198,397 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 May 2023 166,987 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 129,659 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2021 104,767 miles
Fail 12 May 2021 104,734 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 93,251 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 44,048 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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SF18 NYS is a 2018 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 2018 Mercedes-benz M8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 83.0% with a typical mileage of 127,795 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 8 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 SF18 NYS registered?

SF18 NYS is a 2018 Mercedes-benz M8, first registered on 16 May 2018.

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