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M143 EBX

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

95,158 mi
Last recorded95,158 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 EBX
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 95,158 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 94,687 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2023 94,334 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 93,679 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 93,201 miles

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

windscreen has damage but not in the drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Sep 2020 90,145 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2019 86,914 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 81,896 miles

windscreen has damage but not in the drivers view of th road

Pass 27 Jun 2017 76,075 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 71,597 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2015 68,139 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 62,895 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 57,064 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 51,480 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2011 44,834 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 44,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 44,657 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 44,645 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 44,187 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 42,929 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 42,929 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 39,445 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 39,445 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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M143 EBX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 112,535 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M143 EBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M143 EBX registered?

M143 EBX is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 19 January 1995.

Is M143 EBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for M143 EBX shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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