2018 Mercedes-Benz M8 2.1L Diesel · SF18 NYU

The 2026‑01‑28 MOT at 364,049 miles recorded a clean pass with no defects, indicating that the vehicle currently meets the DVSA roadworthiness standards. The maintenance trend, after a series of failures and passes between 2022 and 2025, appears to have stabilized, as the most recent test shows no recorded faults. The mileage trajectory reveals a high annual average of roughly 45,500 miles, far above the typical usage for an eight‑year‑old Mercedes‑Benz. Acceleration is evident from the 2024‑01‑25 failure at 255,426 miles to the 2026‑01‑28 pass at 364,049 miles, a gain of 108,623 miles in just under two years, suggesting intensified use or reduced maintenance intervals during that period. A buyer should prioritize inspection of the suspension system, specifically the anti‑roll bar linkages and bushes, which have repeatedly been noted as worn or excessively deteriorated, and the brake system requires close examination of the service brake binding reported in 2024‑01‑22 and 2024‑01‑25, as well as the parking brake efficiency, which failed in 2023‑02‑04 and 2022‑02‑15. The condition of the exhaust system and any signs of structural rust should be verified, given the emission failure in 2024‑01‑25. While the latest MOT is reassuring, the cumulative record demonstrates recurring mechanical issues such as worn anti‑roll bar bushes, shock absorber oil misting, service brake binding, parking brake efficiency failures, and a fractured coil spring, that, if not promptly addressed, could translate into costly repairs; a thorough pre‑purchase inspection focusing on these high‑risk components is essential to confirm current integrity.