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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes Benz M8. Check any M8 by registration number below.

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74.0%

Avg Pass Rate

-16.2%

vs Mercedes Benz Avg

3

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mercedes Benz M8 — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes Benz M8 has an average MOT pass rate of 74.0%, which is 16.2 percentage points below the Mercedes Benz brand average of 90.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your M8 on the road.

Before buying a used Mercedes Benz M8, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes Benz M8 performs at MOT across different model years.

2019

Based on 98 vehicles

80.6%Good
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

22.0%

Mileage at 5yr

260k mi

2018

Based on 172 vehicles

72.1%Average
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

2.2%

Retest Rate

24.7%

Mileage at 5yr

270k mi

2017

Based on 212 vehicles

69.3%Average
Mercedes Benz average: 90.2%
Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

30.4%

Mileage at 5yr

314k mi

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Rear Offside

8.2%

Front Nearside

4.1%

Front Offside

3.1%

Other Mercedes Benz Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes Benz models.

Mercedes Benz E 300

94.2% pass rate

Mercedes Benz E

83.5% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Amg Gla 45 S 4matic+ Auto

92.7% pass rate

Mercedes Benz V

85.8% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Vito 112

87.8% pass rate

Mercedes Benz Sl 500

100.0% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes Benz M8

Mercedes Benz M8 — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes Benz M8 MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz M8?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes Benz M8 is 74.0% compared to the Mercedes Benz average of 90.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes Benz M8?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mercedes Benz M8 reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 74.0%, the Mercedes Benz M8 is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes Benz M8?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes Benz M8?
Typical mileage for the Mercedes Benz M8: 260,427 miles at 5 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used M8 to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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