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M143 FAE

1995 Mercedes 709D

Blue Diesel 3972cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

296,447 mi
Last recorded296,447 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes 709D270,476 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 FAE
MakeMercedes
Model709D
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,972cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 296,447 miles

engine oil leak contaminating off side front suspension/shock absorber

headlamp aims on upper limits

off side front door step area rusty close to lower seat belt mounting

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear doors catch not working/doors padlocked closed and secured

Fail 15 Aug 2025 296,388 miles

Nearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

engine oil leak contaminating off side front suspension/shock absorber

headlamp aims on upper limits

off side front door step area rusty close to lower seat belt mounting

off side rear inner tyre bald on inner edge

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear doors catch not working/doors padlocked closed and secured

Pass 9 Aug 2024 288,829 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine oily

fan belts loose

Pass 6 Jul 2023 288,729 miles

engine oily

exhaust holed and blowing

fan belts loose

flywheel guard/cover insecure

near side passenger door catch operation poor

near side rear inner tyre worn low

parking brake lever operation poor

possible engine mounting detaching

rear number plate poor

Fail 6 Jul 2023 288,729 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

engine oily

exhaust holed and blowing

fan belts loose

flywheel guard/cover insecure

near side passenger door catch operation poor

near side rear inner tyre worn low

parking brake lever operation poor

possible engine mounting detaching

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Jun 2022 286,903 miles

Exhaust mounting defective center silensor (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2022 286,851 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning drive belts loose and pump locking up (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective center silensor (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 280,899 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

drivers seat loose

engine oil leaks/drips visible

exhaust broken/poor/mountings broken but secure

parking brake poor on off side rear

pulley belt loose/squeals

rear anti roll bar links bushes worn

Pass 6 Jun 2019 275,071 miles

N/S/F and N/SR brakes tight to turn. Please monitor

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 273,156 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 273,134 miles

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 267,819 miles

Engine has an oil leak.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 267,679 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Power steering pump drive system defective Alternator belts very loose and slipping (2.3.6) DANGEROUS

Engine has an oil leak.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 May 2016 264,130 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 264,075 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track arm (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'd' bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2015 261,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

extensive corrosion to both outer sills

nearside side marker lens missing

offside front step sill corroded

offside side marker not working

Pass 11 Apr 2014 260,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

outer sills corroded

Fail 11 Apr 2014 260,628 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

outer sills corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2013 254,222 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

motorhome class 4

Fail 22 Feb 2013 254,222 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 254,103 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 253,175 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 251,455 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 248,149 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2009 248,033 miles

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 246,152 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 246,068 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 345,378 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 345,378 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Apr 2006 345,377 miles

Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Mercedes 709D?

Based on 974 MOT tests across 123 vehicles.

65.8%
Pass Rate
2,389
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
123
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 61
Brake pipe excessively corroded 59
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 28
parking brake recording little or no effort 26
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M143 FAE is a 1995 Mercedes 709D in Blue with a 3,972cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

Across all 1995 Mercedes 709D models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 270,476 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes 709D fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 61 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M143 FAE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes 709D typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 31 years old, this Mercedes 709D is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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M143 FAE is a 1995 Mercedes 709D, first registered on 4 May 1995.

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