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M143 YRN

1995 Mercedes-benz C

Red Petrol 1799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

91,782 mi
Last recorded91,782 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1995 Mercedes-benz C112,535 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM143 YRN
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,799cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 91,782 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2024 87,338 miles

Rear various suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2023 80,672 miles

various suspension components slightly corroed

Pass 3 May 2022 80,048 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear subframe (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 77,579 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

various suspension components corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2020 74,320 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jan 2019 74,080 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

various brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jan 2018 73,843 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 3 Jan 2017 73,276 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various brake pipes greased

Fail 3 Jan 2017 73,276 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

various brake pipes greased

Pass 4 Jan 2016 72,440 miles

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

o/s/f brake pipe starting to corrode

various brake pipes greased

Pass 5 Jan 2015 71,713 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 70,648 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 70,484 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 70,088 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 69,513 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 69,222 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Jan 2009 68,154 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 66,538 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 63,692 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 60,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 YRN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C in Red with a 1,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 YRN, 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 YRN registered?

M143 YRN is a 1995 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 4 January 1995.

Is M143 YRN safe to buy?

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